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cytotechnology

American

[sahy-toh-tek-nol-uh-jee] / ˌsaɪ toʊ tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

cytotechnologic adjective
cytotechnologist noun

Etymology

Origin of cytotechnology

cyto- + technology

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