The medical and scientific study of cells. Cytology refers to a branch of pathology, the medical specialty that deals with making diagnoses of diseases and conditions through the examination of tissue samples from the body. Cytologic examinations may be performed on body fluids (examples are blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid) or on material tha [..]

The study of cells using a microscope.

The microscopic assessment of individual cells or groups of cells that are either shed in body fluids or collected by smears and scrapings (e.g., the Pap smear) or by aspiration from deeper tissues through a very fine needle

The study of cells, including their anatomy, chemistry, physiology and pathology.

the study of cells, their origin, structure, function and pathology; the microscopic examination of cells as a means of detecting malignancy and microbiologic changes. Cells can be obtained by aspirat [..]

1857, from cyto- + -logy. Related: Cytologist (1884).

The study of cells, their origin, structure and function. In medicine, often used to describe the study and identification of cells from clinical specimens.

The study of vaginal epithelial cells, which is commonly used to monitor the state of reproduction in animals like dogs.

The study of cells and often chromosomes.

evaluating cells on a microscope slide to determine if they are malignant or benign

Study of cells.

(si-tol´uo-je) The science dealing with the study of cells. cytoplasm

the department of biology which comprises the growth structure and operation of cells.

Study of the cell.

an area of biology concerning the study of cells and their organelles, the vital processes taking place therein as well as the mechanisms allowing for their survival (reproduction, metabolism).

Study of cells.

Microscopic examination of cells taken from a body surface or lesion as a means of detecting malignancy and microbiologic change.

The study of cells.

The study or examination of cells by a cyto-pathologist using a microscope to determine whether they are cancerous or benign (non-cancerous).

The study of cells, their origin, structure, function, and pathology.

The study of the structure, Behavior, Growth, Reproduction, and Pathology of Cells; and the function and Chemistry of cellular components.

The study of the structure and function of individual cells.

the examination of cells or fluid under a microscope to diagnose disease.

The study of cells using a microscope.

Looking at the type of cells present in a sample.

Cytology is the study of cells and how they function.

Test and refresh your knowledge of cytology - the structures and functions of individual human cells. (15 questions chosen from 40 items).

Branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, multiplication, pathology, and life history of cells.

The preparation and examination of samples of cellular matter from the body. Although best known for screening cervical smears, they provide non-gynaecological services.

The study of cells.

A branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, multiplication, pathology, and life history of cells.

The study of individual cells, usually in the urine, under a microscope to identify malignancy or other disorders