HealthAugust 4, 2026
cytometry
sy-TOM-ih-tree
Definition
A technology used for counting, examining, and sorting microscopic particles like cells by suspending them in a stream of fluid and passing them through an electronic detection system.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'kytos' (hollow vessel or cell) and 'metron' (measure). The term was coined to describe the technical process of measuring biological cells.
In the news
The article mentions 'flow-cytometry' as part of the advanced research equipment the lab acquired to help scientists analyze cell health and function.
OMRF Wins $12.8M NIH Grant For Cellular Metabolism Research
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