Glossary Term
Fluorochrome Dye
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A class of dyes when excited by light of certain wavelengths, emit photons and become fluorescent. Fluorescence gives fluorochromes imaging characteristics and are used to label or stain biological structures.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C503. 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.
Also Known As
Fluorescent DyeFluorochrome DyeFluorophore