Western blotting, also known as immunoblotting, is a technique used to detect specific proteins in a sample. There are various synonyms for Western blotting, including protein blotting, protein immunoblotting, and simply blotting. These terms all refer to the same technique of transferring and detecting proteins from a sample onto a membrane. Other related techniques include dot blotting, which allows for the detection of specific molecules without the need for electrophoresis, and immunostaining, which uses antibodies to detect and visualize proteins in cells or tissue sections. Overall, Western blotting and its synonyms are important tools in protein analysis and research.