Histologic
Histologic
Histologic (pronounced his-toh-LOH-jik) is an adjective that pertains to histology, the scientific study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
Etymology
The term "histologic" is derived from the Greek words "histos" meaning tissue, and "logos" meaning study.
Definition
Histologic refers to anything related to or dealing with the microscopic study of the structure and function of tissues. It is often used in the context of pathology, where histologic examination of tissues can help in the diagnosis of diseases.
Related Terms
- Histology: The scientific study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
- Histopathology: The study of changes in tissues caused by disease.
- Histologist: A scientist or medical specialist who studies the microscopic structure of tissues.
- Histological section: A very thin slice of tissue prepared for microscopic examination.
- Histological stain: A technique used to enhance contrast in microscopic images of tissues.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Histologic
- Wikipedia's article - Histologic
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