Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /hɪstəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
KK: /hɪstəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Definition
Related to the study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
Example
The histological examination revealed important details about the tissue sample.
Conversation

Have you seen my notes on the histological analysis from class?

No, I haven't. What did you find interesting about it?

I discovered some really cool details about cell structures in the slides.

That sounds fascinating! I should look into histological studies more.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
microscopic
cellular
tissue
Antonyms
macroscopic
gross
superficial
Root Explanation
Histological → It is formed from "histos" (meaning tissue) and "logia" (meaning study or discourse). The word refers to the study of tissues in biological sciences.
Memory Tip
Think of 'histos' meaning tissue and 'logia' meaning study — that's why histological relates to the study of tissues.
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