Histopathological

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Histopathological

Histopathological (pronunciation: his-toh-path-oh-loj-i-kal) is a term used in the field of Pathology to describe the microscopic examination of tissue in order to study the manifestations of disease. The term is derived from the Greek words 'histo' meaning tissue, 'pathos' meaning disease and 'logos' meaning study.

Etymology

The term 'Histopathological' is derived from three Greek words: 'histo' meaning tissue, 'pathos' meaning disease or suffering, and 'logos' meaning study. Thus, histopathology literally means the study of diseases in tissues.

Related Terms

  • Pathology: The scientific study of the nature of disease and its causes, processes, development, and consequences.
  • Histology: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
  • Biopsy: A medical test commonly performed by a surgeon, interventional radiologist, or an interventional cardiologist involving extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.
  • Cytopathology: A branch of pathology that studies and diagnoses diseases on the cellular level.
  • Histopathologist: A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and studying diseases using histopathological methods.

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