| cytolemma | Synonym: cell membrane. Origin: cyto-+ G. Lemma, husk (05 Mar 2000) |
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| cytolipin | A glycosphingolipid, specifically a ceramide oligosaccharide, cytolipin H, a lactosylceramide, may display immunological properties under certain conditions, cytolipin K is probably identical with globoside. Compare: ceramide lactosidase. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cytologic | Relating to cytology. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cytologic examination | The microscopic examination of cells, especially for diagnosis of disease, performed by a specialist in pathology. (27 Sep 1997) |
| cytologic screening | A screening for the detection of early disease, usually cancer, through microscopic examination of a cellular specimen by inspecting each cell and structure present, usually at ×100 magnification with a mechanical stage, so that all areas are screened; the findings are evaluated and significant abnormalities are flagged (e.g., by dotting the cover slip) for further evaluation by a cytopathologist. This screening is usually performed by a cytotechnologist, but at times is done by automated machine prescreening. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cytologic smear | A type of cytologic specimen made by smearing a sample (obtained by a variety of methods from a number of sites), then fixing it and staining it, usually with 95% ethyl alcohol and Papanicolaou stain. Synonym: cytosmear. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cytologic specimen | A specimen obtainable by a variety of methods from many areas of the body, including the female genital tract, respiratory tract, urinary tract, alimentary tract, and body cavities; used for cytologic examination and diagnosis (e.g., cytologic smears, filter preparations, centrifuged buttons). (05 Mar 2000) |
| cytologist | One who specialises in cytology. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cytology | <study> The study of cells. Implies the use of light or electron microscopic methods for the study of morphology. (18 Nov 1997) |
| cytology brush | A small brush which is used to collect cells during the course of a biopsy. (09 Oct 1997) |
| cytolymph | An obsolete term for hyaloplasm. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cytolysin | A substance i.e., an antibody that effects partial or complete destruction of an animal cell; may require complement. See: perforin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cytolysis | Cell lysis. (18 Nov 1997) |
| cytolysosome | <cell biology> Membrane bounded region of cytoplasm that is subsequently digested. Origin: Gr. Soma = body (18 Nov 1997) |
| cytolytic | Pertaining to cytolysis; possessing a solvent or destructive action on cells. (05 Mar 2000) |