adjective
- of, relating to, or involving the study of cells or cell structure
Usage: technical; medical
Examples
- The cytologic examination revealed abnormal cells in the tissue sample.
- Doctors ordered a cytologic test to check for cancer.
- Cytologic analysis is an important tool in diagnosing blood disorders.
- The laboratory performed a cytologic study of the fluid extracted from the patient.
- Advances in cytologic techniques have improved early disease detection.