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fluorochrome

fluorochrome

9.8
A chemical that glows under a microscope to stain cells
  • noun
  • /ˈflʊəroʊˌkroʊm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fluorocromo
  • Certain antibodies are tagged with a fluorochrome to track proteins under a microscope.
  • fluorochrome-conjugated antibodies
  • fluorochrome-conjugated

Examples

  • The fluorochrome emitted bright light under UV light.

  • A variety of fluorochromes can be selected depending on the required emission wavelength.

  • The scientist added a fluorochrome to the slide to visualize the cell structures.

  • Researchers use fluorochromes for detailed imaging.

  • We used a fluorochrome to enhance the visibility of the cell structures under the microscope.

  • The researcher applied a special fluorochrome that glowed brightly when exposed to UV light.

  • In fluorescence microscopy, a fluorochrome is often essential for highlighting specific cellular components.

Synonyms

fluorescein isothiocyanate
vsfluorochrome
  • Specialized
9.6

A yellow-green dye that shines under a microscope and is used to mark proteins or antibodies

is a broader fluorescent stain used for specimens rather than only labeling proteins
fluorescein isocyanate
vsfluorochrome
  • Specialized
7.9

A bright green dye that attaches to antibodies to make proteins glow under a fluorescence microscope

is the general fluorescent chemical for staining specimens rather than specifically tagging antibodies

Surface Forms

fluorochrome singular
fluorochromes plural

Morphology

fluorochrome = chrome (semi-transparent) = fluoro + chrome

The combining form 'fluoro-' denotes fluorescence and is technical; while 'chrome' is a familiar English word, the technical formation makes the term only partly transparent to average learners.

Etymology

The word fluorochrome comes from fluoro-, as in fluorescent, meaning 'glow' or 'light', and -chrome, as in chrome, meaning 'color'. So a fluorochrome is a dye that makes parts of a sample 'glow' in color under a special light, which is why scientists use it to stain and see cells.