karyotype

noun

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kar·yo·type | \ ˈker-ē-ə-ˌtīp

, ˈka-rē- \

Definition of karyotype

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: 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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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun 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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“Karyotype.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/karyotype. Accessed 29 January 2020.

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karyotype

noun

kar·yo·type | \ ˈkar-ē-ə-ˌtīp