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polysomy

polysomy

9.9
A condition in which body cells have extra chromosomes that cause genetic problems
  • noun
  • /ˈpɒlɪˌsoʊmi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : polisomía
  • The patient was diagnosed with polysomy after genetic testing.

Examples

  • The presence of polysomy in genetic testing can indicate certain chromosomal disorders.

  • Researchers discovered polysomy in several tumor samples, suggesting its role in cancer progression.

  • A diagnosis of polysomy often prompts further investigation into possible congenital health issues.

  • A case of polysomy was reported yesterday.

  • A diagnosis of polysomy often prompts further investigation into possible congenital health issues.

  • Researchers discovered polysomy in several tumor samples, suggesting its role in cancer progression.

  • The presence of polysomy in genetic testing can indicate certain chromosomal disorders.

Surface Forms

polysomy singular
polysomies plural

Morphology

polysomy = poly + som + y

Although the word is built from classical elements meaning roughly 'many' and 'body/chromosome-related', the specialized genetic sense is not directly guessable for most learners.

Etymology

Polysomy comes from the Greek parts poly- 'many' and -somy from soma 'body', like in somatic. So it literally means 'many bodies' and is used when body cells have extra chromosomes.