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karyology

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌkæɹiˈɒləd͡ʒi/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The study of the nuclei of cells, especially with regard to the chromosomes which they contain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: biology, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

The characteristics of a particular cellular nucleus or group of nuclei, or of the chromosomes therein.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: biology, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κάρυον (káruon, “kernel, nucleus”) + -ology.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: caryologie — The study of the nuclei of cells, - branch of cytology
  • Interlingua: caryologia — The study of the nuclei of cells, - branch of cytology
  • Italian: cariologia — The study of the nuclei of cells, - branch of cytology
  • Spanish: cariología — The study of the nuclei of cells, - branch of cytology