karyotype

noun kar·yo·type \ ˈker-ē-ə-ˌtīp , ˈka-rē- \

Definition of karyotype

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

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karyotypic

play \ˌker-ē-ə-ˈti-pik, ˌka-rē-\ adjective

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karyotypically

play \ˌker-ē-ə-ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē, ˌka-rē-\ adverb

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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, "New study finds link between flu vaccine and miscarriage. But is it real?," 13 Sep. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of karyotype

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First Known Use: 1929

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karyotype

verb

Definition of karyotype

transitive verb

: to determine or analyze the karyotype of

First Known Use of karyotype

1963

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karyotype

noun kar·yo·type \ ˈkar-ē-ə-ˌtīp \

medical Definition of karyotype

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

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karyotypic

play \ˌkar-ē-ə-ˈtip-ik\ adjective

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karyotypically

play \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

karyotype

transitive verb

medical Definition of karyotype

karyotyped; karyotyping

: to determine or analyze the karyotype of

karyotyped a newborn infant with a suspected genetic anomaly

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