Histopathology
- Pronunciation
- /hi-stuh-pah-THOL-oh-jee/
- Category
- Pathology
- Singular
- Histopathology
- Plural
- Histopathologies
Definition
The branch of pathology concerned with the microscopic examination of tissues and cells, often in relation to disease.
Etymology
From Greek 'histos' meaning 'tissue', 'pathos' meaning 'disease', and 'logos' meaning 'study'.
Example
Histopathology is used to diagnose a variety of diseases, including cancer.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Histopathology findings are often reported as qualitative descriptions or scores.