karyotype
English
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/
Noun
karyotype (plural karyotypes)
- (genetics) The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
- (genetics) A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.
- (obsolete, genetics) A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics.
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Verb
karyotype (third-person singular simple present karyotypes, present participle karyotyping, simple past and past participle karyotyped)
- To investigate or record such characteristics
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