1. analyzed or examined the chromosomes of (a cell or organism) to determine their number, size, and structure
Usage: medical; scientific

Examples

• The geneticist karyotyped the patient’s cells to check for chromosomal abnormalities.
• Blood samples were karyotyped to diagnose the genetic disorder.
• The laboratory karyotyped embryonic cells during prenatal testing.
• Researchers karyotyped cancer cells to study tumor genetics.
• The clinic karyotyped both parents before genetic counseling.
• Scientists karyotyped plant cells to study their chromosome structure.