the general appearance, including size, number, and shape, of the set of somatic chromosomes
Origin of karyotype
karyo- (sense ) + -type (sense )transitive verb
-·typed·, -·typ·ing to analyze and determine (a karyotype)
noun
Karyotype is defined as the general appearance of chromosomes.
An example of karyotype is the size, number and shape of chromosomes in a person's body.
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karyotype
noun
- The characterization of the chromosomal complement of an individual or a species, including number, form, and size of the chromosomes.
- A photomicrograph of chromosomes arranged according to a standard classification.
transitive verb
kar·y·o·typed, kar·y·o·typ·ing, kar·y·o·typesTo classify and array (the chromosome complement of an organism or a species) according to the arrangement, number, size, shape, or other characteristics of the chromosomes.
Related Forms:
- kar′y·o·typ′ic kar′y·o·typ′i·cal
adjective
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Noun
An organized visual profile of the chromosomes in the nucleus of a body cell of an organism. Karyotypes are prepared using cells in the metaphase stage of cell division, when chromosomal strands have coiled together and duplicated, rendering them easily visible under a microscope after staining. Photomicrographs of the stained chromosomes are then arranged in a standard format according to size, the relative position of the centromere, and other criteria. The normal human karyotype consists of 46 chromosomes.
Verb
To prepare the karyotype of an organism.
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Noun
(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.
Verb
(third-person singular simple present karyotypes, present participle karyotyping, simple past and past participle karyotyped)
- To investigate or record such characteristics
Origin
From Russian кариотип (kariotip), corresponding to karyo- + -type.
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karyotype - Medical Definition
n.
- The characterization of the chromosomal complement of an individual or a species, including number, form, and size of the chromosomes.
- A photomicrograph of chromosomes arranged according to a standard classification.
v.
To classify and array the chromosome complement of an organism or a species according to the arrangement, number, size, shape, or other characteristics of the chromosomes.
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- kar′y·o·typ′ic (-tĭp′ĭk) kar′y·o·typ′i·cal
adj.
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Sentence Examples
- In rare cases infants with hypospadias occurring closer to the body and who also have undescended testicles, a karyotype or genetic screen may be performed to determine gender.
- A special type of blood test called a karyotype may be done to analyze the girl's chromosomes if the doctor suspects Turner's syndrome or another genetic disorder.
- Karyotype: a test that performs a chromosomal analysis from a blood test, used to determine whether the hypotonia is the result of a genetic disorder.
- The final result of such testing, with the photographed chromosomes paired and organized by shape and size, is called the individual's karyotype.
- Both amniocentesis and CVS allow the baby's own karyotype to be determined.
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WORDS NEAR karyotype IN THE DICTIONARY
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