nounmasculinepl: karyotypes
cariótipo
1. The complete set of chromosomes in a cell, or a visual representation of chromosomes arranged in pairs and ordered by size and structure
The doctor ordered a karyotype test to check for chromosomal abnormalities.
O médico solicitou um teste de cariótipo para verificar anomalias cromossômicas.
2. A photomicrograph or diagram showing the chromosomal constitution of a cell or organism
The karyotype revealed that the patient had Down syndrome with trisomy 21.
O cariótipo revelou que o paciente tinha síndrome de Down com trissomia 21.
Karyotype testing is widely used in Brazil and the USA for prenatal diagnosis, cancer analysis, and genetic counseling. The term is part of standard medical vocabulary in both countries and is used identically in professional healthcare settings.
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