How Do You Spell KARYOTYPE?

Pronunciation: [kˈaɹɪˌɒta͡ɪp] (IPA)

The spelling of "karyotype" follows the rules of English orthography, with each letter representing a specific sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /ˈkɛərɪəˌtaɪp/. The "k" represents the first sound, followed by "a", which is pronounced like the "a" in "cat". The "ryo" is pronounced like "ree-oh". The "t" and "y" sounds are easily distinguishable, with the final "pe" being pronounced as "pie". The correct spelling and pronunciation of "karyotype" help biologists identify the chromosomal characteristics of an organism.

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KARYOTYPE Meaning and Definition

  1. Karyotype refers to the specific arrangement and visual representation of an individual's entire set of chromosomes, grouped and organized based on their size, shape, and banding patterns. It is a cytogenetic technique used to analyze and study the chromosome composition of a cell or an organism. The word "karyotype" is derived from the Greek words "karyon," meaning nucleus, and "typos," meaning type or model.

    A karyotype is typically obtained by staining and imaging the chromosomes under a microscope, after they have been isolated and prepared from a cell sample. The resulting karyogram shows the chromosomes arranged in pairs and numbered according to their morphological characteristics, including length, centromere position, and banding pattern. These characteristics enable scientists and medical professionals to identify any structural abnormalities, such as deletions, duplications, or translocations, in the chromosomes.

    Karyotyping plays a vital role in various fields, including genetics, reproductive medicine, and cancer research. It helps in the diagnosis of chromosomal disorders, such as Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome, by identifying the presence of extra or missing chromosomes. It also aids in understanding the genetic basis of certain diseases and identifying potential genetic predispositions in individuals.

    In summary, a karyotype refers to the visual representation and arrangement of an individual's chromosomes, which provides valuable information about their genetic makeup and any chromosomal abnormalities that may be present.

Common Misspellings for KARYOTYPE

  • jaryotype
  • maryotype
  • laryotype
  • oaryotype
  • iaryotype
  • kzryotype
  • ksryotype
  • kwryotype
  • kqryotype
  • kaeyotype
  • kadyotype
  • kafyotype
  • katyotype
  • ka5yotype
  • ka4yotype
  • kartotype
  • kargotype
  • karhotype
  • karuotype
  • karotype
  • karyotye
  • kariotype
  • Agryotype
  • Kryoltye

Etymology of KARYOTYPE

The word "karyotype" is derived from two Greek roots: "karyon", meaning "kernel" or "nucleus", and "typos", meaning "type" or "form". The combination of these roots reflects the meaning of the word, which refers to the characteristic chromosome complement and arrangement in the nucleus of a cell.

Plural form of KARYOTYPE is KARYOTYPES

Conjugate verb Karyotype

CONDITIONAL

I would karyotype
you would karyotype
he/she/it would karyotype
we would karyotype
they would karyotype

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be karyotyping
you would be karyotyping
he/she/it would be karyotyping
we would be karyotyping
they would be karyotyping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have karyotype
you would have karyotype
he/she/it would have karyotype
we would have karyotype
they would have karyotype

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been karyotyping
you would have been karyotyping
he/she/it would have been karyotyping
we would have been karyotyping
they would have been karyotyping

FUTURE

I will karyotype
you will karyotype
he/she/it will karyotype
we will karyotype
they will karyotype

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be karyotyping
you will be karyotyping
he/she/it will be karyotyping
we will be karyotyping
they will be karyotyping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have karyotyped
you will have karyotyped
he/she/it will have karyotyped
we will have karyotyped
they will have karyotyped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been karyotyping
you will have been karyotyping
he/she/it will have been karyotyping
we will have been karyotyping
they will have been karyotyping

IMPERATIVE

you karyotype
we let´s karyotype

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to karyotype

PAST

I karyotyped
you karyotyped
he/she/it karyotyped
we karyotyped
they karyotyped

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was karyotyping
you were karyotyping
he/she/it was karyotyping
we were karyotyping
they were karyotyping

PAST PARTICIPLE

karyotyped

PAST PERFECT

I had karyotyped
you had karyotyped
he/she/it had karyotyped
we had karyotyped
they had karyotyped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been karyotyping
you had been karyotyping
he/she/it had been karyotyping
we had been karyotyping
they had been karyotyping

PRESENT

I karyotype
you karyotype
he/she/it karyotypes
we karyotype
they karyotype

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am karyotyping
you are karyotyping
he/she/it is karyotyping
we are karyotyping
they are karyotyping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

karyotyping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have karyotyped
you have karyotyped
he/she/it has karyotyped
we have karyotyped
they have karyotyped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been karyotyping
you have been karyotyping
he/she/it has been karyotyping
we have been karyotyping
they have been karyotyping