karyotyping

/ˈkɛrioʊˌtaɪpɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process of examining and arranging a person's chromosomes to check for abnormalities.
    • Karyotyping is often used to detect genetic disorders like Down syndrome.
    • Doctors recommended karyotyping for the baby to rule out any genetic problems.
    • The lab performed karyotyping on the tissue sample to look for chromosomal changes.
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