National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Histochemistry
The study of cells and tissues using chemical staining techniques.
Review and references
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2026-10-19
2026-10-19
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Histochemistry (C17820)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C17820. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Anatomy, histology, and histochemistry of the harderian and lacrimal glands in the great spotted woodpecker (dendrocopos major). — Vet Res Commun, 2026-09-16 (PMID 42747726; literature)
- Eyelids and orbital glands of the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis): Gross anatomy, histology, and histochemistry. — Anat Rec (Hoboken), 2026-09-07 (PMID 42706776; literature)
What it is
The study of cells and tissues using chemical staining techniques.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C17820. 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.
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