Cytology (s朝-tol'-j):
The study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and chemistry of the cell.
Synonym(s): cellular biology, cytobiology
[cyto- + G. logos, study]
Ref.: Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary 息 Farlex 2012
It is obvious that in order to treat a life threatening disease like cancer, one must first diagnose it.
One method for diagnosing lesions of various body sites is Cytologic evaluation by microscopic analysis of exfoliated cells or cells collected from Fine Needle Aspirations and aspirated body fluids.
Cytotechnologists are highly skilled health care professionals who help physicians with cancer detection and disease diagnosis. Cytotechnologists care f...