noun
- the process of analyzing and photographing chromosomes to determine their number, size, and structure
Usage: medical; scientific
Examples
- Karyotyping revealed that the patient had an extra chromosome.
- The laboratory specializes in karyotyping for genetic disorders.
- Doctors ordered karyotyping to check for chromosomal abnormalities.
- Karyotyping is commonly used in prenatal diagnosis.
- The karyotyping results showed a normal chromosome pattern.
- Advanced karyotyping techniques can detect small genetic changes.