adverb
- in a manner relating to or involving the study of cell structure and chromosomes, especially as they relate to heredity and genetic variation
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- The two species were cytogenetically distinct, showing different chromosome numbers.
- Researchers cytogenetically analyzed the tumor cells to identify chromosomal abnormalities.
- The patient's condition was cytogenetically confirmed through karyotype analysis.
- These organisms are cytogenetically similar despite their morphological differences.
- The laboratory cytogenetically screened the samples for genetic markers.