1. relating to or involving the study of cell nuclei and chromosomes
Usage: biology; technical

Examples

• The karyological analysis revealed abnormal chromosome numbers in the cancer cells.
• Researchers conducted karyological studies to understand the genetic diversity of the plant species.
• The laboratory specializes in karyological techniques for diagnosing genetic disorders.
• Karyological examination showed evidence of chromosomal rearrangements.
• The botanist used karyological methods to classify the newly discovered fern species.
• Karyological data supported the hypothesis about evolutionary relationships between the species.