"biofluorescence" meaning in All languages combined

See biofluorescence on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From bio- + fluorescence. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bio|fluorescence}} bio- + fluorescence Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} biofluorescence (uncountable)
  1. The emission of previously absorbed light by fluorescent proteins in a living organism. Tags: uncountable Related terms: biofluorescently, biofluorescent, biofluoresce, bioluminescence

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