cytotechnology

[ sahy-toh-tek-nol-uh-jee ]

noun

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

Other Words From

• cy·to·tech·no·log·ic [sahy-toh-tek-n, uh, -, loj, -ik], adjective
• cyto·tech·nolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cytotechnology¹

cyto- + technology