cytology
Noun
Meaning
the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells
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However, Pap smears are very sensitive and some negative biopsy results may represent undersampling of the lesion in the biopsy, so negative biopsy with positive cytology requires careful follow up.
Shidham VB, Mehrotra R, Varsegi G, D'Amore KL, Hunt B, Narayan R. p16 INK4a immunocytochemistry on cell blocks as an adjunct to cervical cytology: Potential reflex testing on specially prepared cell blocks from residual liquid-based cytology specimens.
Cervical cytology tests can often detect cervical cancer and its precursors, and enable early successful treatment.
However, cytology samples may be prepared in other ways, including cytocentrifugation.
In contrast to macroscopic or gross anatomy, cytology and histology are concerned with microscopic structures.
In urine cytology, collected urine is examined microscopically.