karyotype

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Editorial note

A chromosome is not a strand and a karyotype is not a sequence.

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Quick take

(genetics) The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of karyotype gathered in one view.

noun

(genetics) The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.

noun

(genetics) A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.

verb

(transitive) To investigate or record such characteristics.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for karyotype.

noun

(genetics) The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.

noun

(genetics) A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.

verb

(transitive) To investigate or record such characteristics.

Example sentences

A chromosome is not a strand and a karyotype is not a sequence.

The XY karyotype test results of Khelif have been quoted and reported on by sports journalists.

Additionally from a biological perspective so much more goes into sex determination during gestation and afterwards than just the karyotype.

Even more, the endometriosis was XY karyotype, ie derived from the bone marrow transplant.

If it's just karyotype, are men with XX male syndrome (SRY gene without an Y chromosome) then allowed to participate in women's sports?

The karyotype was just for fun, but the XY testing was quite unexpected.

She was disqualified because the International Boxing Association's criteria for participating in the women's category is having a female karyotype (no Y chromosome).

For example, there are cases where an individual has an XY karyotype but develops female traits due to a mutation in the SRY gene.

So we know it must have been a karyotype test because that's what those tests show.

Yes absolutely, and I take a blood sample from each of them for karyotype testing while doing a thorough inspection of their genitals.

In almost all cases this will be less intrusive than the anti-doping tests they're required to do; a simple cheek swab is sufficient for screening via karyotype analysis.

Regarding the female category of sports, a sample of cells taken via a cheek swab can be used for karyotype testing, which would be sufficient for screening female athletes.

Quote examples

Karyotype - close to 1 in 250 births is not the "typical" XX / XY.

These T-cell derived iPSCs (“TiPS”) retain a normal karyotype and genetic identity to the donor.

If you pay attention, your source has an asterisk of “typically” and “usually”, aswell as a distinction between phenotype and karyotype traits.

You say "karyotype test" because the sports journalist above reported "male karyotype" as the "interpretation" of the test result, without specifying the test (probably because the sports journalist doesn't realise "chromosome test" is vague and imprecise).