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Define histology.
To define:
The term “histology”.
Introduction:
Histology is the study (scientific) of minute details of the tissues and the cells (biological) with the help of microscopes. Those cells that are used for studying the details are prepared with the help of histological techniques.
Explanation of Solution
Histology is the discipline, which is important for the advancement of many fields. It is important for understanding the medicine, veterinary medicine, biology and many other sub-disciplines related to the scientific subjects.
The histological studies are done with the help of the various examinations and by visualizing a thin section or slice of a tissue under an electron microscope or light microscope. Thus, for accurate and easy visualization, the samples are stained.
Thus, histology is an important tool for the modern researches that are conducted modern medicine and life sciences field. There are certain uses for histology like it is used as a diagnostic tool for the treatment of any disease, forensic investigations, archaeology and autopsy.
Histology is the study (scientific) of minute details of the tissues and the cells (biological) with the help of microscopes.
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