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cytogenetics

/sɪtəʊdʒɛnɪtɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does cytogenetics mean?

noun

The branch of genetics that deals with the study of the structure, function, and behavior of chromosomes, and the relationship between chromosomes and heredity.

Example

"The cytogeneticist studied the genetic mutations in the patient's cells to determine the cause of the disease."

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