cy·tol·o·gy (s -t l  -j )n. The branch of biology that deals with the formation, structure, and function of cells. cy  to·logic (-t-lj k), cyto·logi·cal adj.cy·tol o·gist n. |
cytology [site-ol-a-jee]
Noun
the study of plant and animal cells
cytological adj
cytologically adv
cytologist n
cytologically adv
cytologist n
| cytology (s-tl-j) The scientific study of the formation, structure, and function of cells. |
cytology
the branch of biology that studies the structure, function, multiplication, and life history of cells. — cytologist, n. — cytologie, cytological, adj.
See also: Cellsthe branch of biology that studies the structure, growth, and pathology of cells. — cytologist, n. — cytologie, cytological, adj.
See also: Biology
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| Noun | 1. |  cytology - the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cellsstainability - (cytology) the capacity of cells or cell parts to stain specifically with certain dyes biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms microscopic anatomy - the study of microscopic structures of tissues and organs cytogenetics - the branch of biology that studies the cellular aspects of heredity (especially the chromosomes) fix - kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study |
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