cytology Definition
cy·tol·ogy (sī täl′ə jē)
cytology Related Forms
cy′to·log′ic (sī′tō läj′ik) adjective or cy′to·log′i·cal
cy′to·log′i·cally adverb
cy·tol′o·gist noun
cytology Usage Examples
Preposition: of
tract: A number of well known gynecologists made important contributions to the establishment of exfoliative cytology of the female genital tract.
Converse of object
- base: New developments in smears - liquid based cytology How do I get the results?
- have: It has a nice cytology and a lot is known about it.
- include: We are looking at the implications of the Plan for a wide range of diagnostic services, including cytology.
Adjective modifier
- liquid-based: Instead of the traditional smear test, we are now using " liquid-based cytology.
- non-gynaecological: The College are still awaiting a response from the Department of Health with regard to BMS involvement in screening of non-gynaecological cytology.
- exfoliative: A number of well known gynecologists made important contributions to the establishment of exfoliative cytology of the female genital tract.
- peritoneal: Based on our findings, the results of peritoneal lavage cytology should thus be included in the factors for staging gastric cancer.
- cervical: There should be a minimum workload of 25 new patients presenting with abnormal cervical cytology over the six month period.
- preoperative: High inguinal orchiectomy was performed as the preoperative aspiration cytology of the hydrocele fluid showed atypical cells.
Modifies a noun
- screening: Measures were taken at baseline and one week after the receipt of HPV and cytology screening results.
- specimen: The sample can be either cytology specimens or less commonly tissue sections.
- laboratory: These meetings are well attended by all grades of staff involved in cytology laboratories throughout the region.
- department: Avoid by applying local pressure METHOD Contact cytology department who will come almost immediately and bring their prepared slides.
- result: Measures were taken at baseline and one week after the receipt of HPV and cytology screening results.
- service: The phasing out of home working, by April 1999, became a CPA requirement for the accreditation of cytology services.
Noun used with modifier
- fine-needle: RESULTS: Fine-needle aspiration cytology had an overall accuracy of 56 % .
- aspiration: Fine needle aspiration cytology: this test involves pushing a small needle into the lump at sucking out some cells with a syringe.
- urine: Likewise, their combination with urine cytology may prove beneficial.
- lavage: Based on our findings, the results of peritoneal lavage cytology should thus be included in the factors for staging gastric cancer.
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