کاریوتیپ

Also known as karyotypic formula

A karyotype is the general appearance of the complete set of chromosomes in the cells of a species or in an individual organism, mainly including their sizes, numbers, and shapes. Karyotyping is the process by which a karyotype is discerned by determining the chromosome complement of an individual, including the number of chromosomes and any abnormalities. thumb|Micrographic karyogram of human male using [[Giemsa staining]] thumb|Schematic karyogram demonstrating the basic knowledge needed to read a karyotype A karyogram or idiogram is a graphical depiction of a karyotype, wherein chromosomes