karyotype
The observed characteristics of the chromosomes of an individual or speciesThe observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
Meaning
3 sensesThe observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
Karyotyp
кариоти́пkariotíp
the appearance of the chromosomal makeup of a somatic cell in an individual or species (including the number and arrangement and size and structure of the chromosomes)
A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.
(obsolete)A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics.
Examples
2 sentencesA karyotype may be used to look for abnormalities in chromosome number or structure.
You know, I think I've gone my whole life without observing a single person's karyotype.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Russian кариотип (kariotip), equivalent to karyo- + -type.Borrowed from Russian кариотип (kariotip), equivalent to karyo- + -type.
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Forms
plural: karyotypes| Singular | karyotype |
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Word family
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