karyotyping
/ˈkɛrioʊˌtaɪpɪŋ/
noun
- 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.