1. the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species
Usage: biology

1. to determine or analyze the karyotype of an organism
Usage: biology; technical

Examples

• The human karyotype consists of 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs.
• Scientists analyzed the patient’s karyotype to detect chromosomal abnormalities.
• Down syndrome is caused by an extra chromosome in the karyotype.
• The laboratory will karyotype the cells to identify genetic disorders.
• Each species has a characteristic karyotype that can be used for identification.
• Researchers karyotyped the cancer cells to study chromosomal changes.
• The karyotype revealed a missing chromosome in the sample.