aspiration biopsy cytology


cytology

 [si-tol´o-je] the study of cells, their origin, structure, function, and pathology. adj., adj cytolog´ic.aspiration biopsy cytology (ABC) the microscopic study of cells from superficial or internal lesions obtained by biopsy" >aspiration biopsy.exfoliative cytology microscopic examination of cells desquamated from a body surface or lesion, done to detect malignancy or microbiologic changes, to measure hormonal levels, and for other purposes. The cells may be obtained by such procedures as aspiration, washing, smear, and scraping, and the technique may also be applied to secretions such as sputum, urine, abdominal fluid, prostatic secretions, and vaginal secretions.