Karyotype
noun
A karyotype is the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cells of an individual organism.
The doctor ordered a karyotype to check for genetic disorders.
Often appears as...
- perform a karyotype
- karyotype analysis
Usage tips
Formal
genetic analysis, chromosomal count, cell biology study
noun
A karyotype is the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cells of an individual organism.
The doctor ordered a karyotype to check for genetic disorders.
Often appears as...
- perform a karyotype
- karyotype analysis
Usage tips
Formal
genetic analysis, chromosomal count, cell biology study
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
The term is often used in medical genetics and can denote both normal and abnormal chromosomal formations.
A karyotype showing an extra chromosome, known as trisomy, suggests a genetic disorder.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Understanding karyotype involves recognizing differences in chromosomal variations between species.
In karyotyping, differences show how species evolve and adapt over time.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistakes
Many confuse karyotype with genotype, but karyotype specifically refers to visual chromosome structure, not genetic expression.
Checking a karyotype does not indicate all possible genetic conditions, only chromosomal abnormalities.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
The term is often used in medical genetics and can denote both normal and abnormal chromosomal formations.
A karyotype showing an extra chromosome, known as trisomy, suggests a genetic disorder.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Understanding karyotype involves recognizing differences in chromosomal variations between species.
In karyotyping, differences show how species evolve and adapt over time.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistakes
Many confuse karyotype with genotype, but karyotype specifically refers to visual chromosome structure, not genetic expression.
Checking a karyotype does not indicate all possible genetic conditions, only chromosomal abnormalities.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
The term is often used in medical genetics and can denote both normal and abnormal chromosomal formations.
A karyotype showing an extra chromosome, known as trisomy, suggests a genetic disorder.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Understanding karyotype involves recognizing differences in chromosomal variations between species.
In karyotyping, differences show how species evolve and adapt over time.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistakes
Many confuse karyotype with genotype, but karyotype specifically refers to visual chromosome structure, not genetic expression.
Checking a karyotype does not indicate all possible genetic conditions, only chromosomal abnormalities.
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genotypephenotypicchromosomegenomicscytogenetic
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