Is cytology the same as biology?
Cell biology (also cellular biology or cytology) is a branch of biology that studies the structure, function, and behavior of cells..
Who is called cytology?
Cytology (also known as cytopathology) involves examining cells from bodily tissues or fluids to determine a diagnosis.
A certain kind of physician, called a pathologist, will look at the cells in the tissue sample under a microscope and look for characteristics or abnormalities in the cells..
Why is it called cytology?
Historically cytology has referred to the study of the microscopic appearance of cells and cell structures, especially for the diagnosis of abnormalities and malignancies.
The function and life history of cells is discussed under the topic of cell biology..
- Cytology is the study of biological cells.
Since all living organisms are made up of the basic life-forming unit called 'cell', hence cytology/cell study gains attention whether it be plant or fungal system, animal system, bacterial system, or viruses.
