cytologii
Cytology is the branch of biology and medicine that studies cells, including their structure, function, and pathology. In a clinical context, it focuses on cellular material obtained from tissues or body fluids to diagnose disease, characterize lesions, and monitor treatment. Cytology is a core component of cytopathology, the diagnostic discipline that interprets cellular samples.
Specimens and methods: Exfoliative cytology collects shed cells from surfaces or secretions, as in Pap tests
Applications and limitations: Cytology is widely used for cancer screening, diagnosis, and staging, as well as
History: The modern practice originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with significant advances