The nature of possible underlying disease states including cancer or infections can often be detected by microscopically visualizing cytological changes in cells which are exfoliated and captured by fluid extraction from body cavity, brushings, washings, or fine needle aspirations.
Cloister definition, a covered walk, especially in a religious institution, having an open arcade or colonnade usually opening onto a courtyard. See more.
Full Definition of CRYPT. 1. a: a chamber (as a vault) wholly or partly underground; especially: a vault under the main floor of a church b: a chamber in a mausoleum. 2. a: an anatomical pit or depression b: a simple tubular gland. See crypt defined for English-language learners.