The cytogeneticist
Example: The cytogeneticist analyzed the patient's chromosome samples carefully.
Definition
A cytogeneticist is a medical professional who specializes in the study of chromosomes, analyzing their structure, function, and abnormalities to diagnose genetic disorders and diseases. The cytogeneticist uses laboratory techniques to examine chromosome samples under a microscope.
Etymology
The word "cytogeneticist" comes from the combination of 'cyto-' meaning cell, 'genetic' relating to genes or heredity, and the suffix '-ist' indicating a specialist. It reflects the role of the specialist who studies the genetic material within cells, particularly chromosomes.
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"The cytogeneticist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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