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cytotechnologist [‚sīd·ō‚tek′näl·ə·jəst] (pathology) A person trained to prepare smears of and examine exfoliated cells, referring abnormalities to a physician. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A cytotechnologist at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, Staymates studies cells for cancer, pre-cancerous lesions, infections and other diseases. Currently, the Pap smear requires evaluation by trained cytotechnologists to identify the specimens at high risk of cervical cancer. Either a cytotechnologist or a cytopathology fellow was present at the time of biopsy to stain the aspirated material and to determine if there was adequate cellularity in the specimen. |
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