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cytogenesis

cytogenesis

9.9
The beginning and growth of cells in a body or tissue
  • noun
  • /ˌsaɪtəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
  • Specialized
: citogénesis
  • The process of cytogenesis is critical during embryonic development.

Examples

  • Researchers studied abnormal cytogenesis in cancerous tissues.

  • Researchers are exploring the mechanisms of cytogenesis in stem cells.

  • Advances in stem cell biology have led to new insights into cytogenesis.

  • The study of cytogenesis is crucial for understanding cancer.

  • The process of cytogenesis is critical during embryonic development.

  • Advances in stem cell biology have led to new insights into cytogenesis.

  • Researchers are exploring the mechanisms of cytogenesis in stem cells.

Synonyms

cytogeny
vscytogenesis
  • Specialized
9.9

The study of where cells come from and how they grow and change

is specific to these processes within an organism or tissue

Surface Forms

cytogenesis singular
cytogeneses plural

Morphology

cytogenesis = genesis (semi-transparent) = cyto + genesis

Formally 'cyto-' (cell) + 'genesis' (origin) is clear to those familiar with scientific combining forms, but 'cyto-' is a technical combining form that may be unfamiliar to average B1 learners.

Etymology

Cytogenesis combines cyto- 'cell', as in cytoplasm, and -genesis 'origin' or 'creation', like genesis. So cytogenesis is the making and development of cells, which explains its modern meaning.