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cytotechnologist

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cy·to·tech·nol·o·gist (st-tk-nl-jst)
n.
A technician trained in medical examination and identification of cellular abnormalities.

cytotechnologist
a medical laboratory technologist specializing in cytology.

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A cytotechnologist at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, Staymates studies cells for cancer, pre-cancerous lesions, infections and other diseases.
Currently, the Pap smear requires evaluation by trained cytotechnologists to identify the specimens at high risk of cervical cancer.
Either a cytotechnologist or a cytopathology fellow was present at the time of biopsy to stain the aspirated material and to determine if there was adequate cellularity in the specimen.
 
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