Meaning & use
karyogram
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A photographic or diagrammatic representation of an individual's chromosomes, arranged in pairs by size and shape, used to detect genetic abnormalities.
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The karyogram revealed an extra copy of chromosome 21, confirming the diagnosis.
Technicians prepared a karyogram from the patient's blood sample.
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Karyograms are commonly used in prenatal testing to identify chromosomal conditions such as Down syndrome.
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karyotype
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