Word: karyotype
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: kar
y
o
type
Definition: The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
Morphemes:
Affix: karyo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating to the nucleus of cells
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κάρυον
Language: grc
Decoded: karuon
Meaning: kernel
Affix: -type
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form words referring to groups of organisms characterized by the presence of a specific feature