cytotechnologist

[ sahy-toh-tek-nol-uh-jist ]
/ ˌsaɪ toʊ tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒɪst /

noun

a technician who specializes in identifying cells and cellular abnormalities.

Origin of cytotechnologist

First recorded in 1960–65; cyto- + technologist

Definition for cytotechnologists (2 of 2)

cytotechnology
[ sahy-toh-tek-nol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌsaɪ toʊ tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the study of human cells to detect signs of cancer or other abnormalities.

Origin of cytotechnology

OTHER WORDS FROM cytotechnology

cy·to·tech·no·log·ic [sahy-toh-tek-nuh-loj-ik] /ˌsaɪ toʊˌtɛk nəˈlɒdʒ ɪk/, adjective cy·to·tech·nol·o·gist, noun

Medical definitions for cytotechnologists

cytotechnologist
[ sī′tō-tĕk-nŏlə-jĭst ]

n.

A technician trained in medical examination and identification of cellular abnormalities.