karyotype

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.
A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics.

verb

/ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/ en-us-karyotype.ogg

karyotype karyotypes karyotyping karyotyped

Borrowed from Russian кариотип (kariotip), equivalent to karyo- + -type.

karyogram karyograph

electrokaryotype heterokaryotype homokaryotype karyotypic protokaryotype

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