n.
Pronunciation: -( ˌ )flo ̇ - ' re-s ə n(t)s, -( ˌ )flu ̇ (- ə )-
Function: noun
Date: 1960
: the labeling of antibodies or antigens with fluorescent dyes especially for the purpose of demonstrating the presence of a particular antigen or antibody in a tissue preparation or smear
– im · mu · no · flu · o · res · cent \ -s ə nt \ adjective