cytologic smear

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cytologic smear

A lab technician prepares a cytologic smear on a glass slide.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope: A "cytologic smear" is a laboratory specimen prepared for microscopic analysis. It involves spreading cells thinly on a glass slide, applying stains to highlight cellular structures, and examining them to detect abnormalities, infections, or diseases.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The pathologist examined the cytologic smear for any signs of malignancy.
    • A routine Pap test involves collecting a cytologic smear from the cervix.
    • The quality of the cytologic smear is crucial for an accurate diagnosis.
Advanced Usage

  • "to prepare a cytologic smear": The process of making the specimen.

    • The technician will prepare a cytologic smear from the fine-needle aspiration sample.

  • "to screen a cytologic smear": To examine the specimen systematically.

    • Automated systems can help screen cytologic smears for abnormalities.
Variants and Related Words

  • Smear (n): A more general term for a specimen spread on a slide. A "cytologic smear" is a specific type of smear.

    • The blood smear revealed abnormal white cells.

  • Cytology (n): The branch of biology concerned with the structure and function of plant and animal cells.

    • She specializes in cytology and examines many smears daily.

  • Pap smear (n, proprietary): A specific type of cytologic smear used to screen for cervical cancer.

    • She gets a Pap smear annually as part of her health check-up.
Synonyms
  • Cytologic specimen: A sample of cells for examination.
  • Cell smear: A less technical term for a prepared slide of cells.
Related Phrases

  • Cytologic examination: The act of studying the smear under a microscope.

    • The cytologic examination of the pleural fluid smear confirmed the diagnosis.

  • Stained smear: Emphasizes that the sample has been treated with dyes.

    • The stained smear allowed for clear visualization of the cell nuclei.
cytologic smear

A lab technician prepares a cytologic smear on a glass slide.

Noun
  1. a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope

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