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noun
The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences
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noun
A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences
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noun
A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences
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verb
To investigate or record such characteristics.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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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)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: constitution, composition, physical composition, makeup, make-up
History
Borrowed from Russian кариотип (kariotip), equivalent to karyo- + -type.
Across languages
15 source translations are retained for this English entry.
