Histopathology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005319",
  "term": "Histopathology",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The microscopic examination of tissue to study the manifestations of disease. Tissue samples obtained through biopsy or autopsy are chemically fixed, processed into thin sections, stained, and then analyzed under a light or electron microscope. This analysis reveals cellular changes and structural abnormalities, forming a basis for diagnosis in toxicology and clinical medicine.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1237 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/histopathology/"
}