| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Karyotype |
Number of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell and what they look like under a light microscope. |
| Kaufman method for Apraxia |
Way of teaching children with apraxia of speech the easiest way of saying words until they have increased motor-speech coordination. They are actually taught the shell of words without including too many of the complex consonants, vowels, or syllables which make a word too difficult to even attempt on a motor basis. |
| Ketogenic diet |
High fat, high protein, low carb diet found helpful in some seizure disorders in infants. |
| Kyphosis |
Spine bulges at the upper back; humpbacked appearance |
