1. the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells
Usage: scientific field; often used in medical and biological contexts

Examples

• Cytology is essential for understanding how diseases develop at the cellular level.
• The pathologist used cytology to examine the tissue samples under a microscope.
• Students in the biology program took a course in cytology to learn about cell organelles.
• Advances in cytology have helped doctors diagnose cancer more accurately.
• The research team applied cytology techniques to study the effects of the new drug on cells.