Histology, also known as microscopic anatomy or microanatomy, is the branch of biology which studies the microscopic anatomy of biological tissues. Histology is the microscopic counterpart to gross anatomy, which looks at larger structures visible without a microscope.

What is meant by histological?

Histology: The study of the form of structures seen under the microscope (light, electron, infrared ). Also called microscopic anatomy, as opposed to gross anatomy which involves structures that can be observed with the naked eye. ... The word "histology" came from the Greek "histo-" meaning tissue + "logos", treatise.

What does the medical term histological mean?

(his-TAH-loh-jee) The study of tissues and cells under a microscope.