cytogenetics

cy·to·ge·net·ics

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sahy-toh-juh-net-iks]
- /ˌsaɪ toʊ dʒəˈnɛt ɪks/
- /sˌaɪtəʊdʒnˈetɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-toh-juh-net-iks]
- /ˌsaɪ toʊ dʒəˈnɛt ɪks/

Definitions of cytogenetics word

noun cytogenetics the branch of genetics that correlates the structure, number, and behaviour of chromosomes with heredity and variation 3
noun cytogenetics the science correlating cytology and genetics as they relate to the behavior of chromosomes and genes in cells with regard to heredity and variation 3
noun cytogenetics 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. 1
noun cytogenetics The study of inheritance in relation to the structure and function of chromosomes. 1
noun cytogenetics (biology, genetics) The branch of genetics that studies the relationships between the structure and number of chromosomes as seen in isolated cells and variation in genotype and phenotype. 0

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Origin of cytogenetics

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; cyto- + genetics

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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