Definition.
The study of cells, their origin, structure, function and pathology.
Discussion.
Cytology is the branch of biology dealing with the morphology, structure, ultrastructure, life cycle, and pathology of cells..
Definition.
The study of cells, their origin, structure, function and pathology.
Discussion.
Cytology is the branch of biology dealing with the morphology, structure, ultrastructure, life cycle, and pathology of cells..
Cytology also can involve examinations of preparations that are scraped or washed (irrigated with a sterile solution) from specific areas of the body.
For example, a common example of diagnostic cytology is the evaluation of cervical smears (referred to as the Papanicolaou test or Pap smear).
Cell Biology/Cytology:
Cytology refers to a branch of pathology, the medical specialty that deals with making diagnoses of diseases and conditions through the examination of tissue samples from the body.
Cytologic examinations may be performed on body fluids (examples are blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid) or on material..
