Medical Diagnostic Procedures

noun the branch of biology concerned with the structure and function of plant and animal cells

• Cytology is the study of cells, their structure, function, and chemistry.
• I have a test on cytology next week, so I better start studying.
• Cytology is all about those tiny cell things.
• In the grand scheme of biology, cytology is like looking at the building blocks of life.

noun a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something

verb to take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of something

adjective used to describe something related to a test

preposition used in phrases like 'test of strength' to indicate what is being evaluated

article used before 'test' to specify a particular test

• The students will be taking a standardized test next week to assess their knowledge.
• I have to study for my math test tomorrow.
• I totally aced that test, no sweat!
• Life always seems to throw unexpected tests our way.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• The new medication has been thoroughly tested for safety and efficacy.
• I heard that the new video game was tested by a group of gamers before its release.
• My friend tested out the new restaurant in town and said it was amazing.
• She tested the waters before making a decision on whether to pursue a career change.

noun the action or process of revealing or making known something that was previously hidden or secret

verb to reveal or make known something that was previously hidden or secret

• The forensic team is currently uncovering new evidence at the crime scene.
• I heard they're uncovering some juicy gossip about the new employee.
• They're digging deep and uncovering all the dirt on that shady politician.
• Through meditation, we are capable of uncovering our true selves and inner peace.