Category: H

A technologist who performs all the functions of the histological technician, as well as more complex procedures for processing tissues, such as identifying tissue structures, cell components, their staining characteristics, and their relation to physiology. He or she may also implement and test new techniques and procedures.  

A technician who works with pathologists in the sectioning, embedding, fixation, staining, and mounting of tissues and body fluids for diagnostic analysis.  

Movement in the tissues of the body.  

Immunologically incompatible (e.g. , for tissue transplantation).  

Arising from the tissues and the blood.  

A hemoglobin pigment in various tissues.  

The process of tissue maturation during which cells become specialized.  

A diagnosis made from examination of the tissues, especially by use of microscopy.  

The ability to break down tissues, said of certain cells.  

The presence of histidine in the urine.