Karyology


[kar-ee-ol-uh-jee] /ˌkær iˈɒl ə dʒi/

noun, Cell Biology.
1.
the study of the structure and function of cell nuclei.
/ˌkærɪˈɒlədʒɪ/
noun
1.
the study of cell nuclei, esp with reference to the number and shape of the chromosomes
noun

the scientific study of cell nuclei, esp. chromosomes

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