Immunohistochemistry
/ˌɪmjʊnoʊˌhɪstəˈkɛmɪstri/noun
Immunohistochemistry is a laboratory technique used to visualize the presence and location of specific proteins in tissue sections using antibodies.
Doctors use immunohistochemistry to diagnose tumors by identifying specific proteins that indicate the presence of cancer.
Usage tips
Formal
medical diagnosis, protein localization, antibody binding
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Understanding immunohistochemistry requires knowledge of both biology and medical terminology.
In research, immunohistochemistry is a critical tool for studying specific protein expressions.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal vs. Informal
In a formal setting, refer to it as 'immunohistochemistry'; in casual conversations, you might simplify the term or refer to it simply as 'immuno staining.'
Medical discussions often require precision and clarity, hence the complete term should be used.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistakes
One common mistake is assuming immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence are the same; while they share similar principles, the detection methods differ.
Be clear about which technique you are discussing to avoid confusion.
Compare with
immunohistochemistryimmunofluorescencehistologybiopsyantigen
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