noun
- Plural of histology; the study of the microscopic structure of tissues and organs.
- Plural of histology; microscopic tissue samples or the structural characteristics of tissues as revealed by microscopic examination.
Usage: technical; scientific
Usage: technical; medical
Examples
- The pathologist examined several histologies under the microscope to confirm the diagnosis.
- Different histologies of the tumor were analyzed to determine its grade and type.
- Medical students study various histologies to understand normal and abnormal tissue organization.
- The laboratory prepared multiple histologies from the biopsy samples.
- Comparative histologies of healthy and diseased organs revealed significant differences.
- Advanced imaging techniques now complement traditional histologies in clinical practice.