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karyology

kar·y·ol·o·gy
K k

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kar-ee-ol-uh-jee]
    • /ˌkær iˈɒl ə dʒi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kar-ee-ol-uh-jee]
    • /ˌkær iˈɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of karyology word

  • noun karyology the study of the structure and function of cell nuclei. 1
  • noun karyology the study of cell nuclei, esp with reference to the number and shape of the chromosomes 0
  • noun karyology the branch of cytology dealing with the functions and structures of the cell nucleus and, esp., of the chromosomes 0
  • noun karyology (biology, medicine) The study of the nuclei of cells, especially with regard to the chromosomes which they contain. 0
  • noun karyology (biology, medicine) The characteristics of a particular cellular nucleus or group of nuclei, or of the chromosomes therein. 0

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Origin of karyology

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; karyo- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Karyology

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

karyology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.

karyology usage trend in Literature

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