Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

histochemically

Adverb
/ˌhɪstəʊˈkɛmɪkli/
Definition
In a manner that relates to histochemistry, the branch of science concerned with the study of the chemical composition of cells and tissues through specialized staining techniques.
Examples
  • The cells were analyzed histochemically to determine the presence of specific enzymes.
  • Histochemically stained sections revealed intricate details of tissue organization.
  • The research employed histochemical methods to study the cellular activity in the samples.
Meaning
Refers to methods or analyses performed to observe the distribution and localization of biochemical components in biological tissues.
Synonyms
  • Immunohistochemically
  • Biochemically
  • Chemically