histochemistry
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his·to·chem·is·try

noun \ˌhis-tō-ˈke-mə-strē\

Definition of HISTOCHEMISTRY

: a science that combines the techniques of biochemistry and histology in the study of the chemical constitution of cells and tissues
his·to·chem·i·cal \-ˈke-mi-kəl\ adjective
his·to·chem·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Origin of HISTOCHEMISTRY

International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: circa 1860

his·to·chem·is·try

noun \-ˈkem-ə-strē\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; his·to·chem·is·tries

Medical Definition of HISTOCHEMISTRY

: a science that combines the techniques of biochemistry and histology in the study of the chemical constitution of cells and tissues

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