karyology

[ kar-ee-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

, Cell Biology.

1. the study of the structure and function of cell nuclei.

karyology

/ ˌkærɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study of cell nuclei, esp with reference to the number and shape of the chromosomes

Derived Forms

• ˌkaryˈologist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of karyology¹

First recorded in 1890–95; karyo- + -logy