Cytology definition

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The branch of biology that deals with the formation, structure, and function of cells.
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The branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, pathology, and life history of cells.
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The definition of cytology is a branch of biology that studies the structure and function of plant and animal cells.

When a biologist studies how human blood cells work and how they relate to each other and to the rest of the body, this is an example of cytology.

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The branch of biology that deals with the formation, structure, and function of cells.
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(biology) The study of cells.
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The scientific study of the formation, structure, and function of cells.
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Origin of cytology

  • cyto- (“cell”) +‎ -logy

    From Wiktionary

Cytology Sentence Examples

  • The results of future research on the cytology of the group will be awaited with interest.

  • The Cell Theory.For a general and historical account of the cell theory see CYTOLOGY.

  • New developments in smears - liquid based cytology How do I get the results?

  • It has a nice cytology and a lot is known about it.

  • The College are still awaiting a response from the Department of Health with regard to BMS involvement in screening of non-gynaecological cytology.

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