Definitions for karyotypeˈkær i əˌtaɪp
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
kar•y•o•typeˈkær i əˌtaɪp(n.)
the chromosomes of a cell, usu. displayed as a systematized arrangement of chromosome pairs in descending order of size.
Category: Genetics
Origin of karyotype:
1925–30
kar`y•o•typ′i•cal(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
karyotype(noun)
the appearance of the chromosomal makeup of a somatic cell in an individual or species (including the number and arrangement and size and structure of the chromosomes)
Wiktionary
karyotype(Noun)
The observed characteristics (number, type, shape etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
karyotype(Noun)
A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.
karyotype(Noun)
A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics.
karyotype(Verb)
To investigate or record such characteristics
Origin: From кариотип, corresponding to karyo- + -type.
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