Fluorophore Definition

flo͝or ə-fôr′, flôr -
noun
A fluorochrome that is conjugated with a protein or other macromolecule and used as a probe or assay.
American Heritage Medicine
Any of various chemical groups or structural domains that are responsible for the fluorescent properties of a substance.
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Other Word Forms of Fluorophore

Noun

Singular:
fluorophore
Plural:
fluorophores

Origin of Fluorophore

  • fluoro- + -phore.

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