noun
- Scientists or specialists who study cytogenetics, the branch of genetics that examines the structure and function of chromosomes and their relationship to heredity and disease.
Usage: Plural form of cytogeneticist; Technical/scientific term; Commonly used in medical and research contexts
Examples
- Cytogeneticists use microscopes to analyze chromosomal abnormalities in patient samples.
- The team of cytogeneticists discovered a new chromosomal deletion associated with the genetic disorder.
- Cytogeneticists play a crucial role in diagnosing genetic diseases through karyotyping.
- Many cytogeneticists work in hospital laboratories and diagnostic centers.
- The conference brought together leading cytogeneticists to discuss advances in chromosome mapping.