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cytological
(redirected from cytological examination)

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cytologic, cytological.
See cytology.

cytological, cytologic
pertaining to cytology.

cytological examination
examination of material for purposes of cytology. Carried out on cerebrospinal fluid, joint fluid, aspirates of body cavities and cystic lesions. Includes total and differential counts.


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