Cytogenetics

What does "Cytogenetics" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Cytogenetics" refers to a branch of science that studies how the chromosomes in a cell, which carry our genes, affect health and disease. It's like looking at a person's genetic blueprint. For example, the term "46 XY" in a cytogenetics report typically refers to the normal set of chromosomes in a male human being.

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