See Also: interstitial pneumonitis(medicine)
lymphoid interstitial pneumonitis(medicine)
acute interstitial pneumonitis(medicine)
lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis(medicine)
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cytologic screening(medicine)
cytologic examination(medicine)
cytologic smear(medicine)

cytologic screening (medicine) and interstitial pneumonitis (medicine)


cytologic screening (medicine)


cytologic screening


A screening for the detection of early disease, usually cancer, through microscopic examination of a cellular specimen by inspecting each cell and structure present, usually at ×100 magnification with a mechanical stage, so that all areas are screened; the findings are evaluated and significant abnormalities are flagged (e.g., by dotting the cover slip) for further evaluation by a cytopathologist. This screening is usually performed by a cytotechnologist, but at times is done by automated machine prescreening.


interstitial pneumonitis (medicine)


interstitial pneumonitis
<chest medicine, pathology> A form if pneumonia which involves the interstitial tissues (connective tissue) of the lung. Causes are varied and include: infection with Pneumocystis carinii, radiation exposure, toxic inhalation, viral pneumonias and giant cell pneumonia.