noun🔗ShareThe observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species."The doctor ordered a karyotype to check the number and structure of the child's chromosomes. "biologymedicineanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA record of such characteristics, usually photographic."The doctor ordered a karyotype to check for any chromosomal abnormalities in the baby. "biologymedicineanatomyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics."A doctor ordered a karyotype to determine if the baby had the correct number of chromosomes. "biologymedicineorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo investigate or record such characteristics"The geneticist will karyotype the fetal cells to check for chromosomal abnormalities. "medicinebiologyanatomyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading