Definition

A person who studies the microscopic structure of tissues and cells in living organisms.

Example

The histologist examined the tissue samples under the microscope to identify any abnormalities.

Conversation

Have you ever met a histologist?

No, I haven't. What do they do exactly?

They study tissues and cells under a microscope, which is pretty fascinating.

That sounds interesting! I didn't realize how much they contribute to medical science.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Histologist → It is formed from "histos" (from Greek, meaning tissue) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). A histologist is someone who studies tissues.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who studies 'tissues' ('histos') in a scientific way ('-logist'). This helps you remember that a histologist is an expert in the study of tissues.

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