Histology vs. Histochemistry — What's the Difference?

Histology, also known as microscopic anatomy or microanatomy, is the branch of biology which studies the microscopic anatomy of biological tissues. Histology is the microscopic counterpart to gross anatomy, which looks at larger structures visible without a microscope.

The branch of science that deals with the chemical composition of the cells and tissues of the body.

The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.

The branch of histology dealing with the chemistry of cells and tissues.

The anatomical study of the microscopic structure of animal and plant tissues.

The microscopic structure of tissue.

(biology) The study of the microscopic structure, chemical composition and function of the tissue or tissue systems of plants and animals.

That branch of biological science, which treats of the minute (microscopic) structure of animal and vegetable tissues; - called also histiology.

The branch of biology that studies the microscopic structure of animal or plant tissues