karyotype /ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species. •A record of such characteristics, usually photographic. •(no longer used) A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics. verb1 •To investigate or record such characteristics. formskaryotyped · karyotyping · karyotypes