cytometry /cy·tom·e·try/ (-tre) the characterization and measurement of cells and cellular constituents.
cytometry
cytometry [si-tom´ĕ-tre]
cytometry
flow cytometry a technique for counting cells suspended in fluid as they flow one at a time past a focus of exciting light.
cy·tom·e·try (s -t m  -tr )n. The counting of cells, especially blood cells, using a cytometer or hemocytometer. |
cytometry
[sītom′ətrē]
the counting and measuring of cells, specifically blood cells. cytometric, adj.
cytometry [si-tom´ĕ-tre]
the counting of cells, especially blood cells.
flow cytometry a cytometric technique in which cells suspended in a fluid flow one at a time through a focus of exciting light, which is scattered in patterns characteristic to the cells and their components; cells are frequently labeled with fluorescent markers so that light is first absorbed and then emitted at altered frequencies. A sensor detecting the scattered or emitted light measures the size and molecular characteristics of individual cells; tens of thousands of cells can be examined per minute and the data gathered is processed by computer.
cytometry
the counting of blood cells.
cytometry
The measurement of various physical characteristics of cells. See Flow cytometry, Laser scanning cytometry.
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|