Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cytogenetic

/ˌsaɪtoʊd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.03 in modern English

Syllables
cy-to-ge-net-ic
IPA
/ˌsaɪtoʊd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk/
19
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
5
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or pertaining to the origin and development of cells.

adj

Of or pertaining to cytogenetics.

Etymology

From cytogenesis + -ic (compare genetic § Etymology) = cyto- + genetic.

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How do you pronounce cytogenetic?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌsaɪtoʊd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk/.
What does cytogenetic mean?
Of or pertaining to the origin and development of cells.
Where does cytogenetic come from?
From cytogenesis + -ic (compare genetic § Etymology) = cyto- + genetic.

How to pronounce cytogenetic

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