Definition

Relating to the number and appearance of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell.

Example

The karyotypic analysis revealed the presence of an extra chromosome.

Conversation

I was reading about some karyotypic changes in plants yesterday.

Oh really? What did you find interesting about that?

It’s fascinating how those changes can affect their growth patterns.

Yeah, I never knew genetics could be so impactful in nature!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Karyotypic → It is formed from "karyo-" (from Greek "karyon", meaning nucleus) and "typic" (from Greek "typos", meaning type or impression). The word "karyotypic" refers to the type or structure of the nucleus in a cell, particularly in relation to the number and appearance of chromosomes.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'nucleus' ('karyo-') being described by its 'type' ('typic') — that's what karyotypic means, the type of nucleus or chromosomes.

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