cytochemistry

(sīt′ō kemis trē)

noun

the study of the chemical constituents of cells by selective staining of cell parts and by analysis of cellular extracts

See cytochemistry in American Heritage Dictionary 4

cy·to·chem·is·try

noun
The branch of biochemistry that deals with the study of the chemical composition and activity of cells.

Related Forms:

  • cyˌto·chemˈi·cal (-kĕmˈĭ-kəl) adjective

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