histology
UK: hɪˈstɒlədʒi | US: hɪˈstɑːlədʒi
n. The scientific study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
histology = histo<tissue> + logy<study of>
- histo: From Greek histos (tissue, web), referring to biological tissues.
- logy: From Greek -logia (study, discourse), denoting a field of study.
Etymology Origin:
The term histology emerged in the early 19th century, combining Greek histos (tissue) with -logia (study). It reflects the discipline’s focus on analyzing the microscopic architecture of tissues, akin to "weaving" a detailed understanding of cellular structures. The suffix -logy standardizes it as a scientific field, akin to biology or geology.
Histology is essential for diagnosing diseases at the cellular level.
The lab technician prepared tissue samples for histology analysis.
Medical students spend hours studying histology slides under microscopes.
Advances in histology have improved cancer detection methods.
The research paper compared the histology of healthy and diseased organs.