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aspiration biopsy cytology |
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cytology /cy·tol·o·gy/ (si-tol´ah-je) the study of cells, their origin, structure, function, and pathology.cytolog´ic aspiration biopsy cytology (ABC) the microscopic study of cells obtained from superficial or internal lesions by suction through a fine needle. exfoliative cytology microscopic examination of cells desquamated from a body surface or lesion as a means of detecting malignancy and microbiologic changes, to measure hormonal levels, etc. Such cells are obtained by aspiration, washing, smear, or scraping. aspiration biopsy cytology (ABC), a microscopic examination of cells obtained directly from living body tissue by aspiration through a fine needle. It is used primarily as a diagnostic procedure, generally as a technique for detecting nuclear and cytoplasmic changes in cancerous tissue. Compare exfoliative cytology. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Fine needle aspiration biopsy cytology of major salivary glands. |
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