Microbial cytology is the study of microscopic and submicroscopic details of microorganisms.[1] Origin of "Microbial" 1880-85; < Greek mīkro- micro- small + bíos life). "Cytology" 1857; < Cyto-is derived from the Greek "kytos" meaning "hollow, as a cell or container." + -logy meaning "the study of").[2] Microbial cytology is analyzed under a microscope for cells which were collected from a part of the body. The main purpose of microbial cytology is to see the structure of the cells, and how they form and operate.[3]

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  2. ↑ "Online Etymology Dictionary". Retrieved 12 May 2015. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ↑ Vorvick, Linda J. "Cytologic evaluation". U.S. National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
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