Cytology & Histology

Human Histology

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Human histology is the scientific study of the fine detail of biological cells and tissues of humans using microscopes to look at specimens of tissues that have been carefully prepared using special processes called "histological techniques". It is often carried out by examining a thin slice called a "section" of tissue under a light microscope or an electron microscope. In order to distinguish different biological structures more easily and accurately histological stains are often used to add colours to or enhance the colours of certain types of biological structures differently from other types of structures that may be located next to and/or in contact with each other.