histologic
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8.6
- adjective
- /ˌhɪstəˈlɒdʒɪk/
- Specialized
- However, our patient had no histologic evidence of malignancy in either of her two tumors.
- histologic examination
- histologic diagnosis
- histologic findings
Examples
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A pathologist examined the histologic samples to determine the nature of the tissue abnormalities.
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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.
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We also discuss its clinical appearance, radiologic and histologic characteristics, and management.
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When biopsy is essential to secure histologic proof, measures to prevent hemorrhage must be in place.
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However, previous disease, membrane thickening, and histologic variations can sometimes obscure the view.
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Clinical and histologic evaluations were performed on postprocedure days 2, 4, 7, and 17.
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Making the diagnosis without identification of the yeast form is hazardous because the histologic findings can be misleading.
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Rosai-Dorfman disease is considered to be a rare idiopathic histiocytosis defined by its histologic features.
Academic text (1998)
Synonyms
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9.5
Relating to the very small structure of tissues seen with a microscope
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9.5
Relating to the study of disease by looking at body tissue under a microscope
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9.6
To look at sick body tissue under a microscope
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9.9
Relating to small cells and how they are arranged in tissue, usually in the brain
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9.9
Relating to the arrangement of cells in a tissue, especially the brain
Surface Forms
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.