Definition
cytochemical
adjective
- of or relating to the chemical composition and reactions of cells, especially as revealed by microscopic analysis
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- The cytochemical staining revealed the presence of specific enzymes in the cell nucleus.
- Researchers used cytochemical techniques to identify protein distribution within the tissue sample.
- Cytochemical analysis helped determine the metabolic activity of different cell types.
- The laboratory performed cytochemical tests to detect lipids in the cellular membrane.
- Cytochemical markers were used to distinguish between healthy and diseased cells under the microscope.