Religion. 1  Cult image, a neutral term for a man-made object that is worshipped or venerated for the deity, spirit or demon that it embodies or represents. 2  Idolatry, a pejorative term used especially in Abrahamic religions for the worship of idols.eligion. 1  Cult image, a neutral term for a man-made object that is worshipped or venerated for the deity, spirit or demon that it embodies or represents. 2  Idolatry, a pejorative term used especially in Abrahamic religions for the worship of idols.
immunohistochemistry listen (IH-myoo-noh-HIS-toh-KEH-mih-stree) A lab test that uses antibodies to test for certain antigens (markers) in a sample of tissue. The antibodies are usually linked to an enzyme or a fluorescent dye. When the antibodies bind to the antigen in the tissue sample, the enzyme or dye is activated, and the antigen can then be seen under a microscope. Immunohistochemistry is used to help diagnose diseases, such as cancer. It may also be used to help tell the difference between different types of cancer. National Cancer Institute
Oligoclonal bands are bands of immunoglobulins that are seen when a patient's blood serum, or cerebrospinal fluid is analyzed. Two methods of analysis are possible: protein electrophoresis, a method of analyzing the composition of fluids, also known as agarose gel electrophoresis/Coomassie Blue staining, and the combination of isoelectric focusing/silver staining. The latter is more sensitive. For the analysis of cerebrospinal fluid, a patient has a lumbar puncture performed, which collects so