A laboratory instrument or system designed to analyze individual cells or cellular components, such as a flow cytometer or cell counter.
Compound of Greek 'kytos' (cell) + 'analyzer,' from 'analyze.' This term emerged in mid-20th-century cellular biology as automated instruments were developed.
Modern cytanalyzers can sort and count thousands of cells per second using lasers and fluorescent dyes—technology that was absolutely crucial for developing vaccines and understanding cancer cell mutations!
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