Cytosmear

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A sample of cells, in the form of a smear on a microscope slide, that has been stained ready for diagnostic examination
  2. 2
    a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To make such a smear

Etymology

Etymology 1

From cyto- + smear.

Etymology 2

From cyto- + smear.

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