karyotype meaning: definition, etymology

karyotype

noun

UK /ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/

Etymology Borrowed from Russian кариотип (kariotip), equivalent to karyo- + -type.

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences Obsolete A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics.

Derived terms: electrokaryotype, heterokaryotype, homokaryotype, karyotypic, protokaryotype
Related terms: karyogram, karyograph

karyotype

verb

Etymology Borrowed from Russian кариотип (kariotip), equivalent to karyo- + -type.

To investigate or record such characteristics.