cytogenetical
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to cytogenetics: Pertaining to the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of chromosomes, especially in relation to heredity and genetic disorders.
Usage
- The adjective cytogenetical is used to describe techniques, analyses, findings, or research that are connected to the field of cytogenetics. It is a specialized scientific term.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The laboratory performed a cytogenetical analysis to identify the chromosomal abnormality.
- Her research focuses on the cytogenetical aspects of inherited diseases.
Advanced Usage
- "Cytogenetical mapping": Refers to the process of determining the specific locations of genes on chromosomes.
- The team used cytogenetical mapping to pinpoint the gene responsible for the syndrome.
Variants and Related Words
- Cytogenetic (adj): This is the more common and often preferred variant with the same meaning as "cytogenetical".
- The cytogenetic report confirmed the diagnosis.
- Cytogenetics (n): The name of the scientific field itself.
- She holds a PhD in cytogenetics.
Synonyms
- Chromosomal: Relating to chromosomes.
- Karyotypic: Relating to the characterization of the chromosome set of an organism.
Adjective
- of or relating to cytogenetics