Definition

In a way that relates to the karyotype, which is the number and appearance of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell.

Example

The cells were analyzed karyotypically to identify any chromosomal abnormalities.

Conversation

I was reading about genetics yesterday, and I found out something interesting.

Oh really? What did you learn?

Did you know that some species are classified karyotypically to understand their chromosome patterns?

That's fascinating! I had no idea that was such an important aspect of genetics.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Karyotypically → It is formed from "karyotype" (from Greek "karyon", meaning nucleus, and "typos", meaning type or impression) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word refers to something that relates to the type or structure of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell.

Memory Tip

Think of 'karyon' meaning nucleus and 'typos' meaning type — so karyotypically refers to how something relates to the type of chromosomes found in the nucleus.

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