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Definition of Histomorphometry
1. Noun. The study of the microscopic structure of tissue (especially by means of computer-assisted analysis of microphotographs) ¹
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Medical Definition of Histomorphometry
1. The quantitative measurement and characterization of microscopical images using a computer; manual or automated digital image analysis typically involves measurements and comparisons of selected geometric areas, perimeters, length angle of orientation, form factors, centre of gravity coordinates, as well as image enhancement. Origin: histo-+ G. Morphe, shape, + metron, measure (05 Mar 2000)