cytotechnology

7.4

The study and use of methods that look at cells to find disease

noun
/ˌsaɪtəʊtəˈkɒlədʒi/

Specialized

: citotecnología

Cytotechnology plays a critical role in diagnosing diseases at the cellular level.

Examples

Community colleges also may serve niche markets through "unique and highly acclaimed" programs such as cytotechnology and alternative energy transportation (Goldman & Beach, 2001, p. 46).

Academic text (2002)
The university offers a degree in cytotechnology to prepare students for careers in medical diagnostics.
Advancements in cytotechnology have improved our understanding of cancer at the cellular stage.

Synonyms

cytology

vscytotechnology

Specialized

1 8.1

The study of cells and how they work

focuses on practical techniques for examining cells often for diagnosis

Surface Forms

cytotechnology singular

cytotechnologies plural

Morphology

cytotechnology = technology (semi-transparent) = cyto + technology + cyto

The structure 'cyto-' + 'technology' literally means 'technology relating to cells', which is deducible if learners know 'technology' and the combining form 'cyto' or 'cell', but 'cyto-' is a specialized combining form not familiar to all B1 learners.

Etymology

Cytotechnology starts with cyto-, which means 'cell', and ends with technology, meaning 'tools or methods'. So it literally means 'tools or methods for cells', and this is why the word refers to studying and testing cells to find disease.