histology
noun
Pronunciation: /hɪˈstɒlədʒi/
Definition
The microscopic study of the structure and organization of plant and animal tissues.
Examples
Modern histology relies heavily on advanced staining techniques to highlight specific cellular components.
The pathologist performed a detailed histology on the biopsy to determine the nature of the growth.
Students in the biology department must complete a rigorous course in histology before advancing to clinical rotations.
How to Use histology
- study of histology (collocation)
- The academic pursuit of this field. — "He decided to focus his research on the study of histology."
- histology report (collocation)
- A document detailing the findings of tissue analysis. — "The surgeon waited for the histology report before proceeding with the treatment plan."
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