El citogenetista
Example: El citogenetista analizó los cromosomas con mucha precisión.
Definition
"El citogenetista" refers to a medical professional specialized in cytogenetics, the study of chromosomes and their structure, function, and abnormalities. This specialist analyzes genetic material to diagnose chromosomal diseases and contributes to genetic research and medical diagnostics.
Etymology
The word "el citogenetista" comes from the Spanish combining 'cito-' meaning cell, and 'genetista' meaning geneticist. It reflects the focus on cellular genetics, especially chromosomes. Did you know? Cytogenetics itself blends Greek 'kytos' for cell and 'genetikos' for origin or birth, highlighting the study of genetic material at the cellular level.
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"El citogenetista" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the cytogeneticist