cytogenetic

/saɪtəʊˈdʒɛnɛtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the study of the structure and function of chromosomes and genes.

“The cytogenetic analysis revealed a genetic mutation in the patient’s DNA.”

2. noun

the study of the structure and function of chromosomes and genes.

“She pursued a career in cytogenetics and made several groundbreaking discoveries.”

3. verb

to study or analyze the structure and function of chromosomes and genes.

“The researchers spent years cytogenetically studying the effects of radiation on DNA.”

Synonyms

  • chromosomal
  • genetic

Antonyms

  • non-genetic