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In a research study a person or group of persons who were treated in the past and who provide contrast and comparison to participants currently being studied. Because a wide variety of variables may change over time, the use of historical controls as opposed to a contemporary control group is often an indication that an…

The causative agent of histoplasmosis.  

The study of the functions of cells and tissues.  

A technologist who performs all the functions of the histological technician, as well as more complex procedures for processing tissues, such as identifying tissue structures, cell components, their staining characteristics, and their relation to physiology. He or she may also implement and test new techniques and procedures.  

A technician who works with pathologists in the sectioning, embedding, fixation, staining, and mounting of tissues and body fluids for diagnostic analysis.  

Movement in the tissues of the body.  

Immunologically incompatible (e.g. , for tissue transplantation).  

Arising from the tissues and the blood.