aneuploidy
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- noun
- /ˌeɪnjuːˈplɔɪdi/
- Specialized
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aneuploidía
- So we have aneuploidy, defects in chromosome number, but also defects in chromosome structure like translocations.
And they look at mutations, genotypic mutations for things like, you know, trisomies and aneuploidies, all, all the stuff you don't want.
- And they look at mutations, genotypic mutations for things like, you know, trisomies and aneuploidies, all, all the stuff you don't want.
- Those tests are called PGTA, where the A stands for aneuploidy.
Examples
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Men with an extra Y chromosome (47, XYY) are not distinguishable from normal (46, XY) men, although the average intelligence of men with this aneuploidy is lower than normal.
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Likewise, women with an extra X chromosome ("triple X," 47, XXX) are fertile, although the mean intelligence of women with this aneuploidy is probably below average (Bender, Linden, & Harmon, 2001).
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In addition, it has been proven to cause aneuploidy in mice.
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Aneuploidy in humans can result in miscarriages, Down syndrome, and many other debilitating conditions.
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A gain or loss of chromosomes from the normal 46 is called aneuploidy.
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In humans, this kind of imbalance, known as aneuploidy, can lead to disorders like Down syndrome.
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A common form of aneuploidy is trisomy, or the presence of an extra chromosome in cells.
Synonyms
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A change in the number or shape of chromosomes that often causes health problems
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A change in the number or shape of chromosomes that often causes health problems
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A change in the usual number or shape of chromosomes that often causes physical and mental problems
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A health condition caused by a change in chromosomes that can affect the body or mind
A condition in which an organism has a different number of chromosomes than normal for its species
Surface Forms
Morphology
aneuploidy = aneuploid (semi-transparent) = an + euploid + y
Forming the noun from the adjective 'aneuploid' with the suffix '-y' is a regular, predictable nominalization.
Etymology
Aneuploidy comes from Greek parts an- meaning 'not' and ploid meaning 'fold' or 'set', a word scientists use for groups of chromosomes. So, aneuploidy is literally having a chromosome number that is 'not' a full 'set' or 'multiple' of the usual set, which explains the abnormal chromosome count.