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karyotype

/ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.05 in modern English

Syllables
kary-otype
IPA
/ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/
21
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

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

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

Obsolete

verb

To investigate or record such characteristics.

Transitive verb

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian кариотип (kariotip), equivalent to karyo- + -type.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/

Usage

Inflected Forms

karyotypes (plural) karyotypes (present, singular) karyotyping (participle, present) karyotyped (participle, past) karyotyped (past)

Derived Forms

electrokaryotype heterokaryotype homokaryotype karyotypic protokaryotype

Frequently Paired Words

karyogram karyograph

Questions

How do you pronounce karyotype?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/.
What does karyotype mean?
The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
Where does karyotype come from?
Borrowed from Russian кариотип (kariotip), equivalent to karyo- + -type.

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