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cytochemical

cytochemical

1 8.9
Relating to chemicals and processes in cells
  • adjective
  • /ˌsaɪtəˈkɛmɪkəl/
  • Specialized
: citoquímico
  • Researchers used cytochemical methods to detect enzyme activity in tissue samples.

Examples

  • A cytochemical analysis can reveal important information about cellular function and disease.

  • The cytochemical analysis revealed important insights into cell behavior.

  • The cytochemical staining technique helps identify specific cell structures under the microscope.

  • Researchers conducted a cytochemical study on cancer cells.

  • The researchers conducted a cytochemical analysis to better understand the cellular responses to the drug.

  • Using cytochemical staining techniques, the scientists were able to visualize the different components within the cells.

  • The cytochemical properties of the new compound were crucial for its effectiveness in targeting cancer cells.

Synonyms

histochemical
vscytochemical
  • Specialized
1 8.4

About the chemicals and processes in cells and body tissues

focuses on chemical makeup and processes within cells or their parts

Surface Forms

cytochemical positive

Morphology

cytochemical = chemical (semi-transparent) = cyto + chemical + cyto

Formed by the specialized biological combining form 'cyto-' plus 'chemical'; the meaning is clear to those who know 'cyto-' but may be obscure to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Cytochemical comes from the root cyto- meaning 'cell' and the familiar word chemical, so it literally points to the 'chemicals of cells'. This helps you remember that cytochemical describes methods or studies that look at a cell's chemical parts and chemical actions.