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cytoarchitecture

Syllabification: (cy·to·ar·chi·tec·ture)
Definition of cytoarchitecture

noun

Anatomy
  • the arrangement of cells in a tissue, especially in specific areas of the cerebral cortex characterized by the arrangement of their cells and each associated with particular functions. Also called cytoarchitectonics.
  • the study of this.

Derivatives

cytoarchitectural

adjective

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