Definition of "cytogenesis" []

• The formation, development, and variation of cells. Also called cytogeny. (noun)

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• "Even though abstract, the analogue's phenotype supports the idea that in vitro cytogenesis may be explained by a small number of generative principles adhered to tightly by each individual cell."
• "Patients with so-called "adverse cytogenetics" are at higher risk for treatment failure and death, but in the current study the drug combination worked as well for them as it did in patients with more favorable cytogenesis features."
• "Patients with so-called 'adverse cytogenetics' are at higher risk for treatment failure and death, but in the current study the drug combination worked as well for them as it did in patients with more favorable cytogenesis features."