cytopathology

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəˈpæθəˌlɒdʒi/

KK: /saitəˈpæθələdʒi/

noun

Definition

A field of medicine that studies diseases by examining cells to find abnormalities.

Example

Cytopathology is essential for diagnosing various types of cancer.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of cytopathology?

Yeah, it’s that field that focuses on cells, right?

Exactly! It’s fascinating how it helps diagnose diseases at the cellular level.

I know, right? Understanding cells can really change how we treat illnesses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cellpathology

histopathology

cytology

Antonyms

health

normalcy

wellness

Root Explanation

Cytopathology → It is formed from "cyto-" (from Greek "kytos", meaning cell) and "pathology" (from Greek "pathos", meaning suffering or disease, and "logia", meaning study). The word refers to the study of diseases at the cellular level.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cyto-' meaning 'cell' and 'pathology' meaning 'study of disease' — this helps you remember that cytopathology is the study of diseases in cells.

Visually Confused Words

phytopathology

acropathology

electropathology

pathology

micropathology