Aspiration pneumonia refers to pneumonia caused by accidental inhalation (aspiration) of food, drink, or vomit into the lungs. Swallowing difficulties, or conditions such as alcohol intoxication, confusion, or decreased mental alertness, may lead to aspiration pneumonia.
Karyotype is a test to identify and evaluate the size, shape, and number of chromosomes in a sample of body cells. Extra or missing chromosomes, or abnormal positions of chromosome pieces, can cause problems with a person's growth, development, and body functions.
Karyotype. A karyotype results in a picture of someoneâs chromosomes, taken from a single cell. A karyotype can reveal large segments of missing or extra genetic material (e.g., in Down syndrome, there are three copies of chromosome 21; a female with Turner syndrome only has one X chromosome instead of two). 46 XY = Normal Male.