48,453
edits
Difference between revisions of "Gross pathology"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
no edit summary
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
'''Gross pathology''', also simply '''gross''', refers to the macroscopic pathology, and the macroscopic assessment of pathology specimens. It may include preparation of tissue for a microscopic examination. It is an essential part of pathologic assessments. | '''Gross pathology''', also simply '''gross''', refers to the macroscopic pathology, and the macroscopic assessment of pathology specimens. It may include preparation of tissue for a microscopic examination. It is an essential part of pathologic assessments. | ||
The process of cutting up specimens is known as '''grossing''' (North American term), '''cut-up''' or '''macroscopic cut-up''' (Australian term). | |||
==Specimen opening== | ==Specimen opening== | ||