cytogeny

/sɪtəˈdʒɛni/

Definitions

1. noun

the study of the structure and function of chromosomes, particularly in relation to heredity and evolution

“The discovery of cytogeny led to a better understanding of genetic mutations and their impact on human health.”

Synonyms

  • chromosome study
  • cytogenetics
  • genetics

Antonyms

  • epigenetics