karyotyping

[ kar-ee-uh-tahy-ping ]

noun

1. the analysis of chromosomes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of karyotyping¹

First recorded in 1960–65; karyotype + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

And they often use karyotyping, a process of spreading out and counting a cell’s chromosomes, to confirm that the reprogramming process didn’t introduce major genetic abnormalities, a rare but possible outcome.

From Nature

Karyotyping remains a useful technique for pinpointing large abnormalities, but the level of resolution is limited to about 5m base pairs.

From The Guardian

Traditionally, geneticists like Firth used a process called karyotyping, which involves pairing up and ordering all the chromosomes to see if any are missing, duplicated or contain subtler structural changes.

From The Guardian

Human ES cells underwent routine mycoplasma screening and karyotyping.

From Nature

Graduate students and postdoctoral associates will then lead small groups of students in activities including DNA extraction and karyotyping for chromosomal differences.

From Washington Times