Laboratory Procedure
spectrophotometry
spec·tro·pho·tom·e·try
Subclass of:
Spectrum Analysis;
Photometry
Definitions related to spectrophotometry:
-
A laboratory test that produces a quantitative measurement of the reflection or transmission properties of a material as a function of wavelength.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
-
A technique used to calculate the transmittance of light through a material.CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
-
The art or process of comparing photometrically the relative intensities of the light in different parts of the spectrum.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
Return to OpenMD Medical Dictionary
> S
This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.