histology
the branch of biology dealing with the study of tissues.
the structure, especially the microscopic structure, of organic tissues.
Origin of histology
1Other words from histology
- his·to·log·i·cal [his-tl-oj-i-kuhl], /ˌhɪs tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, his·to·log·ic, adjective
Words Nearby histology
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How to use histology in a sentence
If we do the slices now, at least we can run histology, look at the cytoarchitecture.
It would however be a serious error to underestimate the value of the earlier work in plant histology.
Dr. Huber's extensive additions have rendered the work the most complete students' text-book on histology in existence.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry EyreThere are but few points to be noticed with reference to the histology of the hypoblast cells.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland BalfourThe histology of the interrenal body in the embryonic periods is very simple.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland Balfour
To the microscope we owe not only histology but the comparative anatomy of the lower animals.
Form and Function | E. S. (Edward Stuart) Russell
British Dictionary definitions for histology
/ (hɪˈstɒlədʒɪ) /
the study, esp the microscopic study, of the tissues of an animal or plant
the structure of a tissue or organ
Derived forms of histology
- histological (ˌhɪstəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or histologic, adjective
- histologically, adverb
- histologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for histology
[ hĭ-stŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of the microscopic structure of plant and animal tissues.
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