Definition
cytology
noun
- the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells
Usage: scientific field; often used in medical and biological contexts
Examples
- Cytology is essential for understanding how diseases develop at the cellular level.
- The pathologist used cytology to examine the tissue samples under a microscope.
- Students in the biology program took a course in cytology to learn about cell organelles.
- Advances in cytology have helped doctors diagnose cancer more accurately.
- The research team applied cytology techniques to study the effects of the new drug on cells.