National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Refractometry
A method to measure the refractive index (propensity for light to bend) of a sample.
Review and references
Automated source check (NCI definition)
2026-10-19
2026-10-19
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Refractometry (C111304)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C111304. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Multi-source fusion of NIR and UV spectroscopy with refractometry for pooled prediction of total flavonoids, total polyphenols and solids content in herbal water extracts. — Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc, 2026-09-26 (PMID 42810032; literature)
- Methodology for internally referenced assessment of cavity deformation in Fabry-Perot refractometry. — Opt Express, 2026-07-01 (PMID 42596425; literature)
What it is
A method to measure the refractive index (propensity for light to bend) of a sample.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C111304. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Compliance note
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.