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cytogenetics

[ sahy-toh-juh-net-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)
  1. the branch of biology linking the study of genetic inheritance with the study of cell structure, especially for human chromosome analysis for the detection of inheritable diseases.


cytogenetics

/ ˌsaɪtəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪks /

noun

  1. functioning as singular the branch of genetics that correlates the structure, number, and behaviour of chromosomes with heredity and variation
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cytogenetics

/ sī′tō-jə-nĕtĭks /

  1. The scientific study of the cellular components associated with heredity, especially chromosomes.


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Derived Forms

  • ˌcytogeˈnetic, adjective
  • ˌcytogeˈneticist, noun
  • ˌcytogeˈnetically, adverb
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Other Words From

  • cyto·ge·netic cyto·ge·neti·cal adjective
  • cyto·ge·neti·cal·ly adverb
  • cyto·ge·neti·cist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cytogenetics1

First recorded in 1930–35; cyto- + genetics

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