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histologic

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /hɪstəˈlɒdʒɪk/

KK: /hɪstəˈlɒdʒɪk/

adjective
Definition

Relating to the study of the microscopic structure of tissues.


Example

The histologic examination revealed important details about the tissue sample.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you get a chance to look at the histologic slides from class?
Sloth B
Yeah, they were really interesting!
Sloth A
I found the histologic details fascinating, especially the cell structures.
Sloth B
I know, right? It makes you appreciate how complex biology really is.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
microscopic
cellular
tissue
Antonyms
macroscopic
gross
visible
Root Explanation

Histologic → It is formed from "histos" (meaning tissue) and "logia" (meaning study or discourse). The word "histologic" refers to the study of tissues, particularly in a biological context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'histos' meaning tissue and 'logia' meaning study — so histologic is all about the study of tissues.

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