cytome

English

Etymology

cyto- +‎ -ome

Noun

cytome (plural cytomes)

1. (biology) All the cells of a particular organism together with their associated cellular processes
   • 2015 August 4, Alessandra Pulliero et al., “Genetic and Epigenetic Effects of Environmental Mutagens and Carcinogens”, in BioMed Research International‎^[1], volume 2015, →DOI:

     Newly developed biomarkers (MNi: micronuclei; NPBs: nucleoplasmic bridges; NBUDs: nuclear buds) in the cytokinesis-blocked micronucleus cytome assay were used to detect chromosomal damage, showing that 1,3-butadiene exposed workers have increased frequencies of MNi and NPBs compared to control subjects.

Related terms

• cytomics

Anagrams

• -ectomy, ectomy