Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
karyotype
noun
/ˈkɛəriəˌtaɪp/
Definition
A karyotype is the number and appearance of chromosomes in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell.
Examples
- The karyotype of humans typically has 46 chromosomes.
- Doctors analyzed the karyotype to identify potential genetic disorders.
Meaning
It is used to study chromosome abnormalities and to identify genetic diseases.
Synonyms
- Chromosome profile
- Chromosome set
