the branch of taxonomy that uses cytologic structures, esp. the chromosomes, as an aid in classifying organisms
cytotaxonomy
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cytotaxonomy
noun
The classification of organisms based on cellular structure and function, especially on the structure and number of chromosomes.
Related Forms:
- cy′to·tax′o·nom′ic
adjective
- cy′to·tax·on′o·mist
noun
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Noun
(uncountable)
- (taxonomy) The classification of organisms based upon their cellular structure and function, and especially based on the number and structure of their chromosomes
Origin
cyto- + taxonomy
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cytotaxonomy - Medical Definition
n.
The classification of organisms based on cellular structure and function, especially on the structure and number of chromosomes.
Related Forms:
- cy′to·tax′o·nom′ic (-tăk′sə-nŏm′ĭk)
adj.
- cy′to·tax·on′o·mist
n.
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