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cytology

 

[ saษชหˆtษ’lษ™dส’i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological study

Cytology is the branch of biology that deals with the study of cells, their structure, function, and chemistry. It is crucial for understanding various physiological and pathological processes in living organisms. Cytology can be used to diagnose diseases and is an important tool in medical research, particularly in oncology. It often involves the examination of tissue samples and can be performed using various techniques such as microscopy. Cytology plays a key role in advancements in medical science and treatment.

Synonyms

cell biology, cell science, microscopic anatomy

Examples of usage

  • Cytology techniques are essential for cancer diagnosis.
  • The cytology report showed abnormal cell growth.
  • Research in cytology has led to new cancer therapies.

Translations

Translations of the word "cytology" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น citologia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคถเคฟเค•เคพ เคตเคฟเคœเฅเคžเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zytologie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sitologi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธั‚ะพะปะพะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cytologia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ดฐ่ƒžๅญฆ (ใ•ใ„ใผใ†ใŒใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cytologie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ citologรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sitoloji

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธํฌํ•™ (sepo hak)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ู… ุงู„ุฎู„ุงูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cytologie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cytolรณgia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป†่ƒžๅญฆ (xรฌbฤoxuรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ citologija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frumefni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธั‚ะพะปะพะณะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sitologiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ citologรญa

Etymology

The term 'cytology' is derived from the Greek words 'kytos,' meaning 'cell,' and 'logos,' meaning 'study' or 'discourse.' The concept of studying cells dates back to the 17th century when scientists first observed cells through microscopes. Early experiments with cell structure laid the groundwork for modern biology, leading to significant discoveries about cell function and disease. Cytology as a formal scientific discipline began to take shape in the 19th century with the development of cell theory, which established that all living organisms are composed of cells. Since then, cytology has evolved, incorporating advanced techniques and technologies, allowing for more in-depth understanding of cellular processes and their implications in health and disease.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,033, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.