histology
noun/hɪˈstɑlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #18,533 most common English word
Meaning
The branch of biology concerned with the microscopic structure of tissues.
Example sentence
The medical student spent hours studying histology to understand how tissues are organized in the body.
Synonyms & related words
- microanatomy
- cytology
- anatomy
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