noun
- the branch of biology that studies cell nuclei, especially chromosomes
Usage: scientific
Examples
- The researcher specialized in karyology to understand genetic disorders.
- Karyology helps scientists examine chromosome abnormalities.
- Medical karyology is essential for diagnosing certain birth defects.
- The laboratory’s karyology department analyzed the patient’s chromosomes.
- Students in the genetics course learned basic principles of karyology.
- Karyology techniques have advanced significantly with modern microscopy.