noun
- the branch of medical technology concerned with the preparation and microscopic examination of cells, especially for the detection of disease.
Usage: medical/laboratory field; often used in clinical and diagnostic contexts
Examples
- Cytotechnology plays a crucial role in cancer screening and diagnosis.
- The laboratory technician studied cytotechnology to prepare samples for pathological examination.
- Advances in cytotechnology have improved the accuracy of cervical cancer detection.
- She earned her certification in cytotechnology after completing a specialized training program.
- Cytotechnology requires precision and attention to detail when analyzing cell samples under a microscope.