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cytotaxonomy

cy·to·tax·on·o·my
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-toh-tak-son-uh-mee]
    • /ˌsaɪ toʊ tækˈsɒn ə mi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-toh-tak-son-uh-mee]
    • /ˌsaɪ toʊ tækˈsɒn ə mi/

Definitions of cytotaxonomy word

  • noun cytotaxonomy classification of organisms based on cell structure, esp the number, shape, etc, of the chromosomes 3
  • noun cytotaxonomy the branch of taxonomy that uses cytologic structures, esp. the chromosomes, as an aid in classifying organisms 3
  • noun cytotaxonomy a branch of taxonomy in which characteristics of cellular structures, particularly of somatic chromosomes, are used to classify organisms. 1
  • noun cytotaxonomy (taxonomy) The classification of organisms based upon their cellular structure and function, and especially based on the number and structure of their chromosomes. 1
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Origin of cytotaxonomy

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; cyto- + taxonomy

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Parts of speech for Cytotaxonomy

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cytotaxonomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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