National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Cytochemistry
Branch of histochemistry associated with the localization of cellular components by specific staining methods, as for example the localization of acid phosphatases by the Gomori method.
Review and references
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Cytochemistry (C16483)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C16483. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Blood cell morphology, ultrastructure and cytochemistry in marine mammals: a narrative comparative review. — Vet Res Commun, 2026-06-12 (PMID 42283784; literature)
- Fasciola gigantica: Ultrastructure and cytochemistry of tegumental secretory activity and extracellular vesicle formation in juvenile flukes migrating in mouse liver. — Vet Parasitol, 2026-01-06 (PMID 41512705; literature)
What it is
Branch of histochemistry associated with the localization of cellular components by specific staining methods, as for example the localization of acid phosphatases by the Gomori method.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C16483. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
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