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Meaning of karyotype | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp

Definitions

The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.
A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics.
obsolete

Equivalents

Čeština karyotyp

Deutsch Karyotyp

Ελληνικά καρυότυπος

Español cariotipo

Suomi karyotyyppi

Français caryotype

Italiano cariotipo

日本語核型

Nederlands karyotype

Polski kariotyp

Русский кариоти́п

Türkçe karyotip

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

karyotyping karyotypy Karyrie karzey karzy kas

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