cytology
[ sahy-tol-uh-jee ]
/ saɪˈtɒl ə dʒi /
noun
the study of the microscopic appearance of cells, especially for the diagnosis of abnormalities and malignancies.
OTHER WORDS FROM cytology
cy·to·log·ic [sahyt-l-oj-ik] /ˌsaɪt lˈɒdʒ ɪk/, cy·to·log·i·cal, adjective cy·to·log·i·cal·ly, adverb cy·tol·o·gist, nounWords nearby cytology
British Dictionary definitions for cytologically
cytology
/ (saɪˈtɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the study of plant and animal cells, including their structure, function, and formation
the detailed structure of a tissue, as revealed by microscopic examination
Derived forms of cytology
cytological (ˌsaɪtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective cytologically, adverb cytologist, nounMedical definitions for cytologically
cytology
[ sī-tŏl′ə-jē ]
n.
The branch of biology that deals with the formation, structure, and function of cells.
Other words from cytology
cy′to•log′ic (-tə-lŏj′ĭk) adj.Scientific definitions for cytologically
cytology
[ sī-tŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of the formation, structure, and function of cells.