histochemistry

[ his-tuh-kem-uh-stree ]
/ ˌhɪs təˈkɛm ə stri /

noun

the branch of science dealing with the chemical components of cellular and subcellular tissue.

Origin of histochemistry

First recorded in 1860–65; histo- + chemistry

OTHER WORDS FROM histochemistry

his·to·chem·i·cal [his-tuh-kem-i-kuh l] /ˌhɪs təˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, adjective his·to·chem·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby histochemistry

histiocytosis x, histiogenic, histioid, histo-, histoblast, histochemistry, histocompatibility, histocompatibility antigen, histocompatibility gene, histocyte, histocytosis

British Dictionary definitions for histochemistry

histochemistry
/ (ˌhɪstəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /

noun

the chemistry of tissues, such as liver and bone, often studied with the aid of a microscope

Derived forms of histochemistry

histochemical, adjective

Medical definitions for histochemistry

histochemistry
[ hĭs′tō-kĕm′ĭ-strē ]

n.

The branch of science that deals with the chemical composition of the cells and tissues of the body.