National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Colorimetry
An assessment used to quantify and describe the colors within the visible spectrum of light.
Review and references
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2026-10-19
2026-10-19
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Colorimetry (C111096)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C111096. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Sample-efficient machine learning for dairy pathogen detection and origin traceability under multivariable conditions using gold nanoparticle colorimetry. — J Dairy Sci, 2026-10-09 (PMID 42855050; literature)
- Rapid determination of reducing sugars in demerara sugar using a sustainable smartphone-based digital colorimetry approach. — Food Chem, 2026-10-03 (PMID 42838017; literature)
What it is
An assessment used to quantify and describe the colors within the visible spectrum of light.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C111096. 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.