Glossary Term

Karyotype

PCR TermsEN

Definition

The chromosomal morphology and number in somatic cells of an individual.

Extended Notes

Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C25215. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.

Also Known As

Karyotype