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Fertility Glossary

Karyotype

A test of the number and structure of a person's chromosomes.

A karyotype can identify conditions such as Klinefelter syndrome, or a balanced translocation that increases the risk of miscarriage. It is commonly requested after recurrent pregnancy loss or in severe male-factor infertility.

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