Histology is the study of the microscopic structure of tissues, which traditionally requires the examination of thin tissue sections under a microscope. While MRI is primarily a macroscopic imaging technique, it can provide complementary information to histological analysis. For instance, MRI can be used to identify areas of interest within tissues that can then be targeted for more detailed histological examination. This combination of MRI and histology can be particularly useful in cancer research, allowing for the correlation of imaging findings with cellular and subcellular structures.
