neurotracer

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English

Etymology

From neuro- +‎ tracer.

Noun

neurotracer (plural neurotracers)

  1. A fluorescent tracer that adheres to neurons
    • 2015 November 7, “Differential Effects of C1qa Ablation on Glaucomatous Damage in Two Sexes in DBA/2NNia Mice”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
      A piece of Gelfoam (Pharmacia and Upjohn, Kalamazoo, MI) soaked in a 5% solution of the neurotracer dye fluorogold (Fluorochrome, Denver, CO) was directly applied to each superior colliculus.