karyotype (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkærɪətaɪp/
Definition
The complete set of chromosomes in an individual's cell, used to identify genetic disorders or abnormalities. Karyotyping involves arranging the chromosomes in a standard order, allowing for the visualization of any structural or numerical abnormalities.
Examples
The karyotype of the patient revealed a deletion on chromosome 5.
Karyotyping is a valuable tool in prenatal diagnosis, allowing for the detection of genetic disorders such as Down syndrome.
The karyotype of the tumor cells showed a complex pattern of chromosomal rearrangements.
How to Use karyotype
- karyotype test (noun phrase)
- a medical test used to determine an individual's karyotype — "The doctor ordered a karyotype test to determine if the fetus had any genetic abnormalities."
- karyotype analysis (noun phrase)
- the examination of an individual's karyotype — "Karyotype analysis is used to diagnose genetic disorders such as Down syndrome."
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