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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The study of the nuclei of cells, especially with regard to the chromosomes which they contain. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The characteristics of a particular cellular nucleus or group of nuclei, or of the chromosomes therein. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κάρυον (káruon, “kernel, nucleus”) + -ology.

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