cytochemistry

[ sahy-tuh-kem-uh-stree ]
/ ˌsaɪ təˈkɛm ə stri /

noun

the branch of cell biology dealing with the detection of cell constituents by means of biochemical analysis and visualization techniques.

Origin of cytochemistry

First recorded in 1900–05; cyto- + chemistry

OTHER WORDS FROM cytochemistry

cy·to·chem·i·cal [sahy-tuh-kem-i-kuh l] /ˌsaɪ təˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for cytochemistry

cytochemistry
/ (ˌsaɪtəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /

noun

the chemistry of living cells

Derived forms of cytochemistry

cytochemical, adjective

Medical definitions for cytochemistry

cytochemistry
[ sī′tō-kĕmĭ-strē ]

n.

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