karyotype

noun

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kar·yo·type | \ ˈker-ē-ə-ˌtīp

, ˈka-rē- \

Definition of karyotype

(Entry 1 of 2)

: the chromosomal characteristics of a cell also : the chromosomes themselves or a representation of them

karyotype

verb

karyotyped; karyotyping; karyotypes

Definition of karyotype (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to determine or analyze the karyotype of

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Other Words from karyotype

Noun

karyotypic \ ˌker-ē-ə-ˈti-pik

, ˌka-rē- \ adjective

karyotypically \ ˌker-ē-ə-ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē

, ˌka-rē- \ adverb

Examples of karyotype in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun An analysis of the only usable fragment of femur left in the grave found evidence of an XXY karyotype, consistent with what is known today as Klinefelter syndrome. — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 12 Aug. 2021 Without karyotype comparisons of the cases and the control group, there’s no way to determine with confidence whether vaccination is linked to loss. — Jon Cohen, Science | AAAS, 13 Sep. 2017

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