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fluorescence microscopy

Definition:
Microscopy of specimens stained with fluorescent dye (usually fluorescein isothiocyanate) or of naturally fluorescent materials, which emit light when exposed to ultraviolet or blue light. Immunofluorescence microscopy utilizes antibodies that are labeled with fluorescent dye.
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Entry Terms:
  • immunofluorescence microscopy
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/144665
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