English word karyotypic comes from English -ic, English karyotype
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ic | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”. |
| karyotype | English (eng) | (genetics) A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.. (genetics) The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.. (obsolete, genetics) A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics. To investigate or record such characteristics. |
| karyotypic | English (eng) | (genetics) Of or pertaining to karyotypes. |