English

Noun

karyotype ‎(plural karyotypes)

1. (genetics) The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
2. (genetics) A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.
3. (obsolete, genetics) A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics.

Translations

Derived terms

• karyotypic

Related terms

• karyogram

Verb

karyotype ‎(third-person singular simple present karyotypes, present participle karyotyping, simple past and past participle karyotyped)

1. To investigate or record such characteristics