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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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. uncountable
2. 2
   the branch of biology that studies the cellular aspects of heredity (especially the chromosomes) wordnet

Etymology

From cyto- + genetics.

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