Clinical pathology terminology

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What is Haematology?

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The study of blood cells.

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What is Microbiology?

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The study of microscopic organisms, including bacteriology (study of bacteria), virology (study of viruses), and mycology (study of fungi).

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What is Parasitology?

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The study of internal and external parasites.

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What is Biochemistry?

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The chemistry of the blood.

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What is Pathology?

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The study where whole animal bodies or organs are sent to the lab for post-mortem or examination.

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What is Histopathology?

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The study of the structure of tissues, where samples of preserved tissues are examined under the microscope to determine changes due to disease.

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What is Serology?

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The testing of blood and body fluids for the presence of antibodies to determine whether the animal has suffered or is suffering from a bacterial, viral, or other disease.

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What is Cytology?

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The study of cells.

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What is Endocrinology?

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The study of the hormones produced by the endocrine glands.

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What is Toxicology?

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The study of toxins.