fluorochrome

/ˈflʊrəˌkroʊm/
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Definitions of fluorochrome
  1. noun
    any of various fluorescent substances used in fluorescence microscopy to stain specimens
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    types:
    fluorescein isocyanate, fluorescein isothiocyanate
    a fluorochrome commonly conjugated with antibodies for use in indirect immunofluorescence
    type of:
    dye, dyestuff
    a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
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