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cytology Definition

cy·tol·ogy (sī tälə jē)

noun

the branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, pathology, and life history of cells

Etymology: cyto- + -logy

cytology Related Forms

cy′to·logic (sī′tō läjik) adjective or cy′to·logi·cal cy′to·logi·cally adverb cy·tolo·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.