Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Cytophotometry

A method for the study of certain organic compounds within cells, in situ, by measuring the light intensities of the selectively stained areas of cytoplasm. The compounds studied and their locations in the cells are made to fluoresce and are observed under a microscope.

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A method for the study of certain organic compounds within cells, in situ, by measuring the light intensities of the selectively stained areas of cytoplasm. The compounds studied and their locations in the cells are made to fluoresce and are observed under a microscope.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Microfluorometry
  • Cytophotometries
  • Microfluorometries

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10 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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86

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Previous Indexing

  • Flow Cytometry (1982-1985)
  • Photometry (1966-1985)

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  1. E01w.370.225.500.386
  2. E05.196w.712w.516.600w.240
  3. E05.200.500.386
  4. E05.242.386

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QY 95

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cytophotometry. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003592. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003592
  2. Cytophotometry. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3009541