Word
histology
Phoneticshis·tol·o·gy, stress on the second syllable
US/hɪˈstɑɫədʒi/
UK/hɪstˈɒlədʒi/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the study of body tissues under a microscope. Doctors use it to see how cells fit together and to spot disease.
n. the scientific study of the microscopic structure of tissues and cells, usually through stained sections examined under a microscope.
Examples
“She studies histology to learn about body tissues.”
“The medical students examine skin samples in their histology class to identify different cell layers.”
“Advances in histology, from electron microscopy to immunostaining, allow pathologists to link subtle changes in tissue architecture to early stages of disease.”
Examples
simple
“She studies histology to learn about body tissues.”
contextual
“The medical students examine skin samples in their histology class to identify different cell layers.”
complex
“Advances in histology, from electron microscopy to immunostaining, allow pathologists to link subtle changes in tissue architecture to early stages of disease.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “histology” in context.
Verb
01. confirm on histology
“The suspected vasculitis was later confirmed on histology.”
verb + prep + noun
02. histology confirms
“Histology confirmed a well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma.”
noun + verb
03. histology demonstrates
“Histology demonstrates loss of normal glandular architecture.”
noun + verb
04. histology reveals
“Histology revealed necrotizing granulomas consistent with tuberculosis.”
noun + verb
05. histology shows
“Histology shows dense lymphocytic infiltration of the colonic mucosa.”
noun + verb
Adjective
06. abnormal histology
“Abnormal histology prompted the team to request additional staining.”
adj + noun
07. comparative histology
“The course in comparative histology compares tissue structure across species.”
adj + noun
08. diagnostic histology
“Diagnostic histology remains essential for confirming most solid tumours.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. atlas of histology
“Consult the atlas of histology to identify the renal corpuscle.”
noun + prep + noun
10. department of histology
“The slides were sent to the department of histology for review.”
noun + prep + noun
11. confirm the diagnosis on histology
“The team could only confirm the diagnosis on histology after surgery.”
12. correlate findings with histology
“Radiologists should always correlate findings with histology when possible.”
Real-World Examples
“But Alzheimer was plugged in to a community of cutting-edge researchers in Frankfurt and, later, Munich, specialists in microscopy and histology who could analyze sections of a brain under a microscope by staining the samples on glass slides.” “With no money to pay for college in post-World War II Scotland, 16-year-old June Almeida took an entry-level job in the histology department of a Glasgow hospital, where she learned to examine tissue under a microscope for signs of disease.” “The two types of tests that still have to be performed include toxicology, which examines the adverse effects of chemicals in the bloodstream, and histology, in which thin slices of tissue are analyzed by pathologists.” Etymology
From histo- + -logy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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