Cytogenetics (also known as Cytogenetic): A subdiscipline of genetics which deals with the cytological and molecular analysis of the CHROMOSOMES, and location of the GENES on chromosomes, and the movements of chromosomes during the CELL CYCLE.

NIH MeSH · D003582Disciplines and Occupations

Cytogenetics

Also known asCytogenetic

Definition

A subdiscipline of genetics which deals with the cytological and molecular analysis of the CHROMOSOMES, and location of the GENES on chromosomes, and the movements of chromosomes during the CELL CYCLE.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.343.180

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Common questions about Cytogenetics

What does Cytogenetics mean in medicine?
A subdiscipline of genetics which deals with the cytological and molecular analysis of the CHROMOSOMES, and location of the GENES on chromosomes, and the movements of chromosomes during the CELL CYCLE. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Cytogenetics known by any other names?
Yes. Cytogenetics is also referred to as Cytogenetic in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Cytogenetics sit in the medical classification?
Cytogenetics falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.343.180). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D003582) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗