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.
A reliquary (also referred to as a shrine or by the French term chasse) chÃ¢sse is a container for. relicshe term is sometimes used loosely of containers for the body parts of non-religious figures; in particular the Kings of France often specified that their hearts and sometimes other organs be buried in a different location from their main burial.