cytogenetics
[/ˌsaɪ.toʊ.dʒəˈnɛt.ɪks/]
nounfemininepl: N/A (uncountable)
citogenética
1. The branch of biology that combines cytology and genetics, studying the structure and function of chromosomes and their relationship to heredity
Cytogenetics is essential for diagnosing chromosomal abnormalities in prenatal screening.
A citogenética é essencial para diagnosticar anomalias cromossômicas na triagem pré-natal.
2. The laboratory analysis of chromosomes to detect genetic disorders and mutations
The cytogenetics report revealed a translocation on chromosome 14.
O laudo de citogenética revelou uma translocação no cromossomo 14.
Cytogenetics is a crucial field in modern medical diagnostics in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is widely practiced in major medical centers and university hospitals, particularly for prenatal diagnosis and cancer diagnosis. The term is used identically in English and Portuguese-speaking medical communities, reflecting the international nature of scientific terminology.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →