cytotechnologist

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

noun

a technician who specializes in identifying cells and cellular abnormalities.

Origin of cytotechnologist

First recorded in 1960–65; cyto- + technologist

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cytotechnologist in Medicine

cytotechnologist

[sī′tō-tĕk-nŏl′ə-jĭst]

n.

A technician trained in medical examination and identification of cellular abnormalities.

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