Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to cytology: Pertaining to the branch of biology that studies the structure, function, and life history of cells.
   • Involving cell analysis: Concerning the examination of cells, especially for medical diagnosis (cytopathology).

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The research paper presented a detailed cytological analysis of the tissue sample.
  • A cytological examination of the fluid confirmed the presence of abnormal cells.
  • Advances in cytological techniques have improved early cancer detection.

Advanced Usage

• "Cytological diagnosis": A diagnosis made based on the microscopic examination of cells.
  • The cytological diagnosis from the Pap smear was crucial for her treatment plan.
• "Cytological profile": The detailed characteristics of a cell or group of cells as observed under a microscope.
  • The study compared the cytological profiles of healthy and infected cells.

Variants and Related Words

• Cytology (n): The scientific study of cells.
  • She specialized in plant cytology.
• Cytologist (n): A scientist who studies cytology.
  • The cytologist examined the slides carefully.
• Cytopathological (adj): Relating to the study of diseased cells.
  • The findings had important cytopathological implications.

Synonyms

• Cellular (adj): Of, relating to, or consisting of cells. (Note: "Cellular" is broader, while "cytological" specifically relates to the or of cells.)
• Histological (adj): Relating to the study of the microscopic structure of tissues. (A related but distinct field.)

Related Phrases

• Cytological smear (n): A preparation of cells spread on a slide for microscopic examination.
  • The nurse prepared a cytological smear for the lab.
• Cytological specimen (n): A sample of cells collected for analysis.
  • The cytological specimen was sent to the pathology department.

Adjective

1. of or relating to the science of cytology