Rhoge Yvonne F. Abao
MT30-BB | BSMT II
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Why is histology important? 📌🔬
The word histology comes from the two Greek words ‘histo’ and ‘logos’, with the former meaning ‘tissue’ and the latter meaning ‘the study of’—hence, the study of tissues.

Histology is considered as the science of microscopic structures of human tissues and organs. Histology is deemed important as it aids us in gaining further knowledge and understanding about ourselves in a more scientific manner. It is a fascinating and fundamental field. Fascinating since we are able to observe ourselves at a microscopic level, and fundamental as by doing so, we are able to visualize the various structures of tissues and their characteristics. Histology is able to shed light on the importance of the histological perspective since it provides us with the ability to utilize it for medical diagnoses, scientific studies, and so on. Histology has high clinical significance and by studying it, one is able to enhance their knowledge on the subject.

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https://histology.siu.edu/intro/whystudy.htm#:~:text=It%20is%20impossible%20to%20appreciate,in%20a%20web%20of%20understanding.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557663/#:~:text=Often%20called%20microscopic%20anatomy%20and,%2C%20autopsy%2C%20and%20forensic%20investigation.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1095&context=smhs_anatregbio_facpubs