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 of the chromosomes present in a single one of your cells. A karyotype is a test used to check for chromosomal abnormalities. A karyotype can tell how many chromosomes a person has, as well as detect any errors those chromosomes may have. Normally, a person has 46 chromosomes or 23 pairs. Based on your karyotype, cytogeneticists (people who study chromosomes) can also determine your gender.