1. Plural of karyotyping; the process or technique of analyzing and arranging the chromosomes of a cell to determine the chromosome number and structure of an organism.
Usage: technical; biology/genetics; typically used in medical and scientific contexts

Examples

• The laboratory performed multiple karyotypings to confirm the genetic disorder.
• Karyotypings are essential for prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities.
• Modern karyotypings can be completed more quickly using digital imaging technology.
• The geneticist ordered karyotypings for all family members to trace the inheritance pattern.
• Karyotypings revealed that the patient had an extra chromosome 21, indicating Down syndrome.