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Histology
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Histology, also known as microscopic anatomy, microanatomy or histoanatomy, is the branch of biology that studies the microscopic anatomy of biological tissues. Histology is the microscopic counterpar
Histologic specimen being placed on the stage of an optical microscope
Histologic specimen being placed on the stage of an optical microscope
Human lung tissue stained with hematoxylin and eosin as seen under a microscope
Human lung tissue stained with hematoxylin and eosin as seen under a microscope
Histologic section of a plant stem (Alliaria petiolata)
Histologic section of a plant stem (Alliaria petiolata)
Histologic section of a fossilized invertebrate. Ordovician bryozoan.
Histologic section of a fossilized invertebrate. Ordovician bryozoan.
Histopathology
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Histopathology is the microscopic examination of tissue in order to study the manifestations of disease. Specifically, in clinical medicine, histopathology refers to the examination of a biopsy or sur
Histology
…the study of tissues, and cytology, the study of cells, although modern usage places all of these topics under the field of histology. In medicine, histopathology is the branch of histology that includes the microscopic identification and study of diseased tissue. In the field of paleontology, the term paleohistology…
Microscope image showing contraction band necrosis, a histopathologic finding of myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Microscope image showing contraction band necrosis, a histopathologic finding of myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Items used for submitting specimens: (Biopsy) wrap, (biopsy) sponge, (tissue processing) cassette and (biopsy) bag.
Items used for submitting specimens: (Biopsy) wrap, (biopsy) sponge, (tissue processing) cassette and (biopsy) bag.
There is also the option to make a "touch prep", wherein a glass slide is simply pressed against the tissue and then exposed to a fixative solution. T
There is also the option to make a "touch prep", wherein a glass slide is simply pressed against the tissue and then exposed to a fixative solution. The glass slide can then be stained and examined. This is feasible for an initial evaluation of suspected lymphomas.
Orientation (lowest magnification): In this case oriented by the skin surface (green). A lesion is seen (red) and its demarcation can be discerned (di
Orientation (lowest magnification): In this case oriented by the skin surface (green). A lesion is seen (red) and its demarcation can be discerned (diffuse in this case)