Synonym(s)
- FCM
- flow cytofluorometries
- flow cytophotometry
- flow microfluorimetry
Definition(s)
- Flow cytometry is a technique for counting, examining and sorting microscopic particles suspended in a stream of fluid. (from Wikipedia)
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Definition from: NCI Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language System
at the National Library of Medicine
- A technique for identifying and sorting cells and their components (as DNA) by staining with a fluorescent dye and detecting the fluorescence usually by laser beam illumination.
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Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary
by Merriam-Webster Inc.
See also Understanding Medical Terminology.