cytogenetics
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toʊ noun ( used with a singular verb )
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.
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cytogenetics (ˌsaɪtəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪks) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| (functioning as singular) the branch of genetics that correlates the structure, number, and behaviour of chromosomes with heredity and variation | |
| cytoge'netic | |
| —adj | |
| cytoge'netically | |
| —adv | |
| cytoge'neticist | |
| —n | |
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
cytogenetics cy·to·ge·net·ics (sī'tō-jə-nět'ĭks)
n.
The branch of biology that deals with heredity and the cellular components, particularly chromosomes, associated with heredity.
cy'to·ge·net'i·cist (-ĭ-sĭst) n.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
| cytogenetics (sī'tō-jə-nět'ĭks) Pronunciation Key
The scientific study of the cellular components associated with heredity, especially chromosomes. |
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The preparation and study of karyotypes is part of cytogenetics.
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