KARYOTYPE
karyotype
(noun) the appearance of the chromosomal makeup of a somatic cell in an individual or species (including the number and arrangement and size and structure of the chromosomes)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
karyotype (plural karyotypes)
(genetics) The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
(genetics) A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.
(obsolete, genetics) A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics.
Verb
karyotype (third-person singular simple present karyotypes, present participle karyotyping, simple past and past participle karyotyped)
To investigate or record such characteristics
Source: Wiktionary
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SINCERE
(adjective) open and genuine; not deceitful; “he was a good man, decent and sincere”; “felt sincere regret that they were leaving”; “sincere friendship”
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