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cytometer

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cytometer /cy·tom·e·ter/ (si-tom´ĕ-ter) a device for counting cells, either visually or automatically.
cy·tom·e·ter (s-tm-tr)
n.
A standardized glass slide or small glass chamber of known volume, used in counting and measuring cells, especially blood cells.
cytometer
[sītom′ətər]
Etymology: Gk, kytos + metron, measure
a device for counting and measuring the number of cells within a specified amount of fluid, such as blood, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid.
cytometer
a device for counting cells.


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