acid-base indicator
An acid or base which exhibits a colour change on neutralization by the basic or acidic titrant at or near the equivalence point of a titration.
fluorochrome
A fluorescent dye used to stain biological specimens.
antidepressant
Antidepressants are mood-stimulating drugs used primarily in the treatment of affective disorders and related conditions.
cardioprotective agent
Any protective agent that is able to prevent damage to the heart.
histological dye
A dye used in microscopic or electron microscopic examination of cells and tissues to give contrast and to highlight particular features of interest, such as nuclei and cytoplasm.
neuroprotective agent
Any compound that can be used for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
physical tracer
A physical tracer is one that is attached by physical means to the object being traced.
antimalarial
A drug used in the treatment of malaria. Antimalarials are usually classified on the basis of their action against Plasmodia at different stages in their life cycle in the human.
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