1. in a manner relating to or involving the study of cells; from the perspective of cell structure and function
Usage: technical; scientific

Examples

• The tissue samples were examined cytologically to identify abnormal cell growth.
• Cytologically, the two cell types showed distinct differences in their nuclei.
• The diagnosis was confirmed cytologically through microscopic analysis.
• Cytologically normal cells were observed in the biopsy results.
• The pathologist reported that the specimen was cytologically benign.