karyotype

noun

The characterization of the chromosomal complement of an individual or a species, including number, form, and size of the chromosomes.

noun

A photomicrograph of chromosomes arranged according to a standard classification.

transitive verb

To classify and array (the chromosome complement of an organism or a species) according to the arrangement, number, size, shape, or other characteristics of the chromosomes.

noun

The observed characteristics (number, type, shape etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.

noun

A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.

noun

(genetics) A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics.

verb

To investigate or record such characteristics

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)