monosomy

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Noun monosomy has 1 sense

monosomy - chromosomal abnormality consisting of the absence of one chromosome from the normal diploid number
--₁ is a kind of chromosomal aberration, chromosomal anomaly, chrosomal abnormality, chromosonal disorder

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Monosomy

Definition: Monosomy refers to the condition in which a cell or an organism possesses only one copy of a particular chromosome instead of the usual pair.

Example sentences:

Individuals with a monosomy of the X chromosome typically exhibit certain physical and developmental abnormalities.
Monosomy of chromosome 21 results in the condition known as "Monosomy 21" or "Partial Monosomy 21."
The presence of monosomy can have significant implications on an organism's phenotype and overall health.

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