stereological

/ˌstɛrioʊˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the study of three-dimensional structures from two-dimensional images or sections.
    • A stereological approach is essential for understanding the internal structure of materials.
    • The stereological analysis of the brain tissue helped estimate the number of neurons.
    • Researchers used stereological methods to measure the volume of the tumor from microscope slides.
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