Word: fluoroimmunohistochemistry
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fluo
roi
mmu
no
hi
sto
che
mi
stry
Definition: fluorescence immunohistochemistry; an assay that shows specific antigens in tissues by the use of markers that are either fluorescent dyes or enzymes (such as horseradish peroxidase)
Morphemes:
Affix: fluoro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fluorine; a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite
Affix: immuno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the immune systems and processes in a living organism.
Affix: histo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: tissue
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἱστός
Language: grc
Decoded: istos
Meaning: web, tissue
Affix: chemist
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.
Affix: -ry
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ery. Added to verbs to form nouns meaning "place of" (an art, craft, or practice).