the study of the chemical constituents of cells by selective staining of cell parts and by analysis of cellular extracts
cytochemistry
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cytochemistry
noun
The branch of biochemistry that deals with the study of the chemical composition and activity of cells.
Related Forms:
- cy′to·chem′i·cal
adjective
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Noun
(uncountable)
- (biochemistry) the biochemistry of cells, especially that of the macromolecules responsible for cell structure and function
Origin
cyto- + chemistry
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cytochemistry - Medical Definition
n.
The branch of biochemistry that deals with the study of the chemical composition and activity of cells.
Related Forms:
- cy′to·chem′i·cal (-kĕm′ĭ-kəl)
adj.
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