Histologist: meaning, definitions and examples

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histologist

 

[ hษชหˆstษ’lษ™dส’ษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific field

A histologist is a scientist who specializes in the study of tissues at the microscopic level. They examine the structure, composition, and function of cells and tissues to understand how they contribute to the function of organs and systems in animals and plants. Their work is essential for diagnosing diseases, particularly cancers, through tissue samples.

Synonyms

biologist, pathologist, tissue scientist

Examples of usage

  • The histologist analyzed the biopsy results.
  • Histologists play a crucial role in cancer research.
  • In medical laboratories, histologists prepare tissue samples for analysis.

Translations

Translations of the word "histologist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น histologista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ histologist

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Histologe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ histolog

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ัั‚ะพะปะพะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ histolog

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ต„็น”ๅญฆ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท histologiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ histรณlogo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท histolog

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์งํ•™์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฎุตุงุฆูŠ ุงู„ุฃู†ุณุฌุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ histolog

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ histolรณg

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป„็ป‡ๅญฆๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ histolog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ histolog

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธัั‚ะพะปะพะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ histoloq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ histรณlogo

Etymology

The term 'histologist' is derived from the Greek words 'histos', meaning 'tissue', and 'logos', meaning 'study' or 'discourse'. It began to be used in the field of biology and medicine during the 19th century, as advances in microscopy allowed for a more detailed examination of biological tissues. Histology became a crucial discipline in understanding disease mechanisms, particularly after the introduction of staining techniques, which highlighted various cellular components. As medicine progressed, histology evolved to incorporate molecular techniques and imaging technologies, making histologists vital in both research and clinical settings today.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,037, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.