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Histology
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The study of tissues and cells under a microscope. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The study of the structure of the cells and their arrangement to constitute tissues and, finally, the association among these to form organs. In pathology, the microscopic process of identifying normal and abnormal morphologic characteristics in tissues, by employing various cytochemical and immunocytochemical stains. (NCI Thesaurus)
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