Immunohistochemistry
| Immunohistochemistry | |
|---|---|
| Term | Immunohistochemistry |
| Short definition | immunoglobulin (IH-myoo-noh-GLAH-byoo-lin) A protein made by B cells and plasma cells (types of white blood cells) that helps the body fight infection . Some immunoglobulins can be found in higher than normal amounts in patients with certain diseases or certain types of cancer, including multiple myeloma and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
immunohistochemistry - (pronounced) (IH-myoo-noh-HIS-toh-KEH-mih-stree) A laboratory method that uses antibodies to test a sample of tissue for specific antigens (markers). The antibodies are usually coupled to an enzyme or a fluorescent dye. After the antibodies bind to the antigen in the tissue sample, the enzyme or dye becomes activated and the antigen can then be seen under a microscope. Immunohistochemistry is used to diagnose diseases such as cancer. It can also be used to tell the difference between different types of cancer
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