cy·to·tech·nol·o·gist (s  t -t k-n l  -j st)n. A technician trained in medical examination and identification of cellular abnormalities. |
cytotechnologist,
an allied health professional who works with a pathologist to detect changes in body cells that may be important in early diagnosis of cancer and other diseases. The cytotechnologist prepares cellular samples and examines them under a microscope to evaluate for abnormalities in structure.
cytotechnologist [si″to-tek-nol´o-jist] (pl. cy·to·tech·nol·o·gist)
a clinical laboratory scientist specializing in cytology. Certification is through the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, whose address is P.O. Box 12270, Chicago, IL 60612 (telephone 312-738-1336). The address of the American Society of Cytopathology is 400 W. 9th St., Wilmington, DE 19801 (telephone 302-429-8802).
cytotechnologist
a medical laboratory technologist specializing in cytology.
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