Cytogenetics

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 More General Terms 4 References

More Specific Terms

• cytogenetic abnormalities in ALL
• karyotyping

Introduction

• The branch of genetics concerned with structure & function of the cell, especially that of chromosomes. It is a term used in reference to the microscopic study of chromosomes fixed in mitosis & stained with various agents to delineate characteristic chromosomal bands.

• Also see karyotyping.

More General Terms

• genetics
• clinical laboratory test

References

Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999

cytogenetics