Karyology
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌkæɹiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Karyology is a noun meaning (biology, medicine) The study of the nuclei of cells, especially with regard to the chromosomes which they contain.
Meaning
(biology, medicine) The study of the nuclei of cells, especially with regard to the chromosomes which they contain.
More Meanings
- (biology, medicine) The characteristics of a particular cellular nucleus or group of nuclei, or of the chromosomes therein.
Word Forms
- karyologies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include karyomorphism, karyosome, karyoclasis, cytology, chromosomology, karyograph.
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