karyology noun. [karɪ'ɒlǝdʒi] L19.
[from KARYO- + -LOGY.]
Biology.
1. The characteristic features of the nuclei of a particular cell type, species, strain, etc. L19.

2. The branch of biology that deals with cell nuclei and (esp.) chromosomes. M20.

■ karyo'logic adjective (chiefly US) M20.

■ karyo'logical adjective E20.

■ karyo'logically adverb. E20.

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