aneuploidy

noun

Meaning

The presence of an abnormal number of chromosomes in a cell, such as having 45 or 47 chromosomes instead of the standard 46 in humans.

Examples

Down syndrome is a common form of aneuploidy caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21.
Researchers are studying how aneuploidy in cancer cells contributes to tumor growth and drug resistance.

Synonyms: chromosomal abnormality, genomic instability, trisomy, monosomy

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aneuploidy

noun

Pronunciation: ˌænjuːˈplɔɪdi

Definition

The presence of an abnormal number of chromosomes in a cell, such as having 45 or 47 chromosomes instead of the standard 46 in humans.

Examples

Down syndrome is a common form of aneuploidy caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21.
Researchers are studying how aneuploidy in cancer cells contributes to tumor growth and drug resistance.

Synonyms of aneuploidy

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