cytology
noun
the study of the microscopic appearance of cells, especially for the diagnosis of abnormalities and malignancies.
cytological
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a word derived from
cytology.
Example Sentences
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In the case of an HPV-positive test, this is followed by so-called cytological analysis, the examination of gynaecological cell samples by microscopy, which is dependent on human interpretation.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024
The new molecular test WID-qCIN, which could replace the cytological analysis, can automatically analyse epigenetic changes in cells, i.e. changes that affect which genes are active and which are not.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024
One such powerful cytological technique is karyotyping, a method in which traits characterized by chromosomal abnormalities can be identified from a single cell.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
If a stalled replication fork persists for too long, they can collapse and lead to the chromosomal instability that is cytological hallmark of FA.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 14, 2011
The cytological details of development of the perithecia are not well known; most of them appear to develop their ascogenous hyphae in an apogamous way without any connexion with an ascogonium.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various
