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cytogenetics
cy·to·ge·net·ics / ˌsītōjəˈnetiks/ • pl. n. [treated as sing.] Biol. the study of inheritance in relation to the structure and function of chromosomes. DERIVATIVES: cy·to·ge·net·ic adj. cy·to·ge·net·i·cal / -ikəl/ adj. cy·to·ge·net·i·cal·ly / -ik(ə)lē/ adv. cy·to·ge·net·i·cist / -jəˈnetəsist/ n. |
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"cytogenetics." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "cytogenetics." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-cytogenetics.html "cytogenetics." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-cytogenetics.html |
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cytogenetics
cytogenetics The study of inheritance in relation to the structure and function of cells. For example, the results of breeding experiments can be explained in terms of the behaviour of chromosomes during the formation of the reproductive cells.
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"cytogenetics." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "cytogenetics." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-cytogenetics.html "cytogenetics." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-cytogenetics.html |
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cytogenetics
cytogenetics (sy-toh-ji-net-iks) n. a science that links the study of inheritance (genetics) with that of cells (cytology); it is concerned mainly with the study of the chromosomes, especially their origin, structure, and functions.
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"cytogenetics." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "cytogenetics." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-cytogenetics.html "cytogenetics." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-cytogenetics.html |
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cytogenetics
cytogenetics The scientific discipline that combines cytology (the study of the structure, function, and life history of the cell) with genetics (the study of heredity). This usually involves microscopic studies of chromosomes.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "cytogenetics." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "cytogenetics." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-cytogenetics.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "cytogenetics." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-cytogenetics.html |
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cytogenetics
cytogenetics The scientific discipline that combines cytology with genetics. This usually involves microscopic studies of chromosomes.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "cytogenetics." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "cytogenetics." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-cytogenetics.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "cytogenetics." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-cytogenetics.html |
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