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)
: to determine or analyze the karyotype of
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The first known use of karyotype was in 1929
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