Cytocentrifuge
Cytocentrifuge
Cytocentrifuge (pronunciation: /ˌsaɪtoʊˈsɛntrɪfjuːdʒ/) is a specialized type of centrifuge used primarily in medical and research laboratories.
Etymology
The term "cytocentrifuge" is derived from the Greek words "kytos" meaning "hollow, as a cell or container," and "centrifuge," which comes from the Latin "centrum" meaning "center" and "fugere" meaning "to flee."
Function
A cytocentrifuge is used to concentrate cells from fluid samples and deposit them onto a microscope slide for further examination. This process is known as cytocentrifugation. The cytocentrifuge spins the sample at high speeds, causing the cells to settle at the bottom of the tube. The concentrated cells are then spread evenly onto a slide, allowing for easier observation under a microscope.
Related Terms
- Centrifuge: A machine that uses centrifugal force to separate substances of different densities within a liquid.
- Cytocentrifugation: The process of using a cytocentrifuge to concentrate cells from a fluid sample.
- Microscope slide: A thin flat piece of glass used to hold objects for examination under a microscope.
- Microscope: An instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cytocentrifuge
- Wikipedia's article - Cytocentrifuge
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