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cytochemistry

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəˈkɛmɪstri/

KK: /saitəˈkemɪstri/

noun

Definition: This is a field of science that focuses on understanding the chemical makeup and functions of cells.

Example: Researchers in cytochemistry analyze the chemical processes within cells to better understand their functions.

cytochrome

IPA: //ˈsaɪtəˌkroʊm//

KK: /ˈsaɪtəˌkroʊm/

noun

Definition: A type of protein that contains iron and plays a key role in helping cells breathe by facilitating chemical reactions that involve the transfer of electrons.

Example: Cytochromes are essential for the process of cellular respiration in many living organisms.

cytogenetic

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /saitəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of the origin and development of cells.

Example: The cytogenetic analysis revealed important information about the patient's condition.

cytogenetical

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪkəl/

KK: /saitəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of the structure and function of cells, especially their chromosomes.

Example: The cytogenetical analysis revealed important information about the genetic disorders.

cytogenetically

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪkli/

KK: /saitəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the study of the genetics of cells.

Example: The researchers analyzed the data cytogenetically to understand the cell's genetic structure.

cytogeneticist

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.

cytogenetics

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪks/

KK: /saitəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪks/

noun

Definition: A field of biology that studies heredity and the structures in cells, especially chromosomes, that are related to inheritance.

Example: Cytogenetics plays a crucial role in understanding genetic disorders.

cytogeny

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəˈdʒɛn.i/

KK: /saitəˈdʒɛnɪ/

noun

Definition: The process of cell formation and development, particularly in relation to the origin and growth of cells.

Example: Cytogeny is an important field of study in biology that helps us understand how cells develop and function.

cytokine

IPA: /ˈsaɪtəˌkaɪn/

KK: /ˈsaɪtəˌkaɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of protein that is produced by cells in the immune system and helps to regulate immune responses by sending signals between cells.

Example: Cytokines play a crucial role in the body's defense against infections.

cytokinesis

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/

KK: /saɪtəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process in which the cytoplasm of a cell divides to form two separate daughter cells after the nucleus has divided.

Example: During cell division, cytokinesis ensures that each new cell receives the necessary cytoplasmic components.

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