cytogeneticist

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪsɪst/

KK: /saitəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪsɪst/

noun

Definition

A scientist who studies the structure and function of cells, especially in relation to genetics and heredity.

Example

The cytogeneticist analyzed the chromosomes to identify genetic disorders.

Conversation

Have you ever met a cytogeneticist?

No, I haven't! What do they actually do?

They study the cellular components that relate to heredity.

That sounds fascinating! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

geneticist

biologist

researcher

Antonyms

layman

amateur

novice

Root Explanation

Cytogeneticist → It is formed from "cyto-" (from Greek "kytos", meaning cell), "genetic" (from Greek "genesis", meaning origin or birth), and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or specializes in). The word refers to a specialist in the study of the genetic composition and behavior of cells.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cell' ('cyto-') specialist who studies the 'origin' ('genetic') of genetic material — that's what a cytogeneticist does.

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