cytology
pronunciation
How to pronounce cytology in British English:
UK [saɪˈtɒlədʒi]
How to pronounce cytology in American English:
US [saɪˈtɑlədʒi]
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- Noun:
- the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells
Word Origin
- cytology (n.)
- 1857, from cyto- + -logy. Related: Cytologist (1884).
Example
- 1. Diagnostic cytology in 17 different kinds of deep mycosis .
- 2. Bloody fluid should be sent for cytology .
- 3. The main presenting symptom of all bladder cancers is painless haematuria , and the diagnosis is established by urinary cytology and transurethral tumour resection .
- 4. Cytology smears are obtained dry .
- 5. A preliminary study on cytology of chinese pteris .