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histologic

histologic

8.6
Describing body tissue seen under a microscope
  • adjective
  • /ˌhɪstəˈlɒdʒɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : histológico
  • However, our patient had no histologic evidence of malignancy in either of her two tumors.
  • histologic examination
  • histologic diagnosis
  • histologic findings

Examples

  • A pathologist examined the histologic samples to determine the nature of the tissue abnormalities.

  • In doing so, we noted an absence of fibrosis and preservation of normal histologic architecture.

    Academic text (2004)
  • However, we did not attempt any chemical or histologic analysis to verify this hypothesis.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Failure to obtain a proper histologic diagnosis can result in a further delay in management.

    Academic text (2001)
  • We also discuss its clinical appearance, radiologic and histologic characteristics, and management.

    Academic text (2003)
  • When biopsy is essential to secure histologic proof, measures to prevent hemorrhage must be in place.

    Academic text (2008)
  • However, previous disease, membrane thickening, and histologic variations can sometimes obscure the view.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Clinical and histologic evaluations were performed on postprocedure days 2, 4, 7, and 17.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Making the diagnosis without identification of the yeast form is hazardous because the histologic findings can be misleading.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Rosai-Dorfman disease is considered to be a rare idiopathic histiocytosis defined by its histologic features.

    Academic text (1998)

Synonyms

histological
vshistologic
  • Specialized
3 9.5

Relating to the very small structure of tissues seen with a microscope

is the alternative form used for the same meaning
histopathological
vshistologic
  • Specialized
9.5

Relating to the study of disease by looking at body tissue under a microscope

is broader applying to microscopic tissue structure not limited to disease
histopathologic
vshistologic
  • Specialized
9.6

To look at sick body tissue under a microscope

is broader applying to microscopic tissue structure not limited to disease
cytoarchitectonic
vshistologic
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to the arrangement of cells in a tissue, especially the brain

is broader covering overall microscopic tissue structure not only cellular patterns
cytoarchitectural
vshistologic
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to small cells and how they are arranged in tissue, usually in the brain

is broader applying to microscopic tissue structure not focused on cells alone

Surface Forms

histologic positive

Morphology

histologic = histology (transparent) = histo + logy + ic

The word is a regular adjectival formation from 'histology', so a learner who knows that noun can readily understand the meaning.

Etymology

Histologic comes from the root hist- meaning 'tissue' and the ending -logy meaning 'study', as in biology. So histologic is used for something that relates to the structure of tissues, especially when seen under a microscope.