1. the branch of chemistry that studies the chemical composition and reactions of biological tissues using microscopic techniques.
Usage: scientific/medical field; typically used in singular form; related to pathology and medical research

Examples

• Histochemistry allows researchers to identify specific proteins and enzymes within tissue samples.
• The pathologist used histochemistry to detect abnormal deposits in the patient's kidney biopsy.
• Advances in histochemistry have improved the diagnosis of certain cancers.
• Histochemistry combines microscopy with chemical staining to visualize cellular components.
• Medical students learn histochemistry techniques to understand tissue structure and function.
• Histochemistry revealed the presence of lipids in the arterial wall samples.