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.
monastic. adj. 1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) of or relating to monasteries or monks, nuns, etc. 2. resembling this sort of life; reclusive. n. 3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a person who is committed to this way of life, esp a monk. (mÉËnaes mÉËnÃ¦s). tÉªk. Adj, alsoâ¢moâ²nasâ¢ti. caloâ¢nasâ¢tic. 1. of or pertaining to monks, nuns, or monasteries: monastic vows. 2. of or resembling the secluded, dedicated, or austere life characteristic of a monastery. 3. a member of a monastic community or order, esp. a monk.