English word cytogenetics comes from English genetics, English cyto- ((biology) cell.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| genetics | English (eng) | (biology, genetics) The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.. (biology, genetics) The genetic makeup of a specific individual or species. |
| cyto- | English (eng) | (biology) cell. |
| cytogenetics | English (eng) | (biology, genetics) The branch of genetics that studies the relationships between the structure and number of chromosomes as seen in isolated cells and variation in genotype and phenotype. |