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Cytogeneticist

updated: March 28, 2024

Definition

A cytogeneticist is a geneticist who specializes in the study of chromosomes and the structure and function of the cell.



Narration

A cytogeneticist describes an individual who can take cells from a person and use their microscope to produce a karyotype - essentially all the chromosomes from an individual are lined up in a picture. In using this technique you can detect whether or not the chromosomes are normal or abnormal.