histologice

Histologice is a term that appears in some historical or multilingual texts to denote histology in a descriptive or adverbial sense. In contemporary English, the field is called histology, and the adverb is histologically. The form histologice is not common in modern usage but may be found as a Latinized or older rendering meaning "in a histological manner".

Histology is the science that examines the microscopic structure of tissues. It investigates how cells are organized, how they interact, and how tissues are organized into functional units such as epithelia, connective tissue, muscle, and the nervous system. Histology bridges anatomy, physiology, and molecular biology to describe normal tissue architecture and changes introduced by development, aging, or disease.

Typical methods include fixation to preserve tissue, dehydration and embedding in resin or paraffin, sectioning into thin slices, and staining to reveal cellular detail. Common stains include hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), as well as special stains for fats, carbohydrates, or minerals. Immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization add molecular specificity, and electron microscopy can show ultrastructural details not visible with light microscopy.

Applications range from basic biology and education to clinical diagnostics. Histology underpins pathology, embryology, and organ-specific research. Histotechnologists prepare slides; pathologists interpret them to diagnose disease, classify tumors, or assess tissue responses to treatment.

See also Histology, Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry. Usage note: histologice remains rare and is better avoided in modern prose except when describing historical texts or translating non-English sources. When referring to the field, histology or histological is preferred.