exfoliative cytology

cytology /cy·tol·o·gy/ (si-tol´ah-je) the study of cells, their origin, structure, function, and pathology.cytolog´ic

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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.

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exfoliative cytology

n.

The microscopic examination of cells that have been shed from a lesion or have been recovered from a tissue for the diagnosis of disease. Also called cytopathology.

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exfoliative cytology

[eksfō′lē·ətiv]

the microscopic examination of desquamated cells for diagnostic purposes. The cells are obtained from lesions, sputum, secretions, urine, and other material by aspiration, scraping, a smear, or washings of the tissue. Compare aspiration biopsy cytology.

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cytology (sītol´jē),

n the study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and chemistry of a cell.

cytology, exfoliative,

n the study of desquamated cells.

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cytology

the study of cells, their origin, structure, function and pathology.

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aspiration biopsy cytology (ABC)

the microscopic study of cells obtained from superficial or internal lesions by suction through a fine needle.

brush cytology

examination of cells obtained from a mucosal surface using a cytological brush.

exfoliative cytology

microscopic examination of cells desquamated from a body surface or lesion as a means of detecting malignancy and microbiological changes, to measure hormonal levels, etc. Such cells may be obtained by such procedures as aspiration, washing, smear and scraping, and the technique may be applied to vaginal secretions, urine, abdominal fluid, prostatic secretion, etc.