karyotype

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Synonyms: karotype, artotype, karyotypic, karyocyte, karyotypes, karyotyped

Antonyms: karotype, artotype, karyotypic, karyocyte, karyotypes, karyotyped

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|genetics}} The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the [[chromosome]]s of an [[individual]] or [[species]].
2. {{lb|en|genetics}} A [[record]] of such characteristics, usually [[photographic]].
3. {{lb|en|obsolete|genetics}} A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[investigate]] or [[record]] such [[characteristic]]s.

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