cytogenetics

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.

Specific

cytogenetic abnormalities in ALL karyotyping ploidy measurement; somatic copy number alterations (SCNA) X chromosome inactivation

General

genetics clinical laboratory test

References

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