karyology
Meanings
noun
- The study of the nuclei of cells, especially with regard to the chromosomes which they contain.
- The characteristics of a particular cellular nucleus or group of nuclei, or of the chromosomes therein.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek κάρυον (káruon, “kernel, nucleus”) + -ology.
Derived words
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