glossotype

/ˈɡlɒsətaɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used in biology, specifically in cytogenetics, referring to the study of the staining patterns of chromosomes, especially when stained with Giemsa stain.

“The researcher studied the glossotype of the patient’s chromosomes to understand the genetic condition.”

Synonyms

  • chromosome staining
  • glossotypy