Cytology derives from the Greek kytos (cell) and logos (study), concerns the study of the cell and aims the evaluation of their structure, function and generation as a single entity. The term “cell” was described for the first time in 1665 by the English scientist Robert Hooke.
Cytology study areas
Depending on the context and purpose of use, Cytology can refer to:
- Cytopathology (branch of Pathology (medical specialty) which studies the morphology of single cells in order to detect anomalies that help the diagnosis of diseases) or
- Cell Biology (branch of Biology which study the cell, focusing on its function, structure, physiological features, constituents, life cycle, division, death and interactions with other cells and surrounding environment).
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