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.
A karyotype is a picture of all the chromosomes from an individualâs cells. A karyotype is a test used to check for chromosome abnormalities. A picture of a personâs chromosomes is created by staining the chromosomes with a special dye, photographing them through a microscope and arranging them in pairs.