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trisomic

trisomic

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Having an extra chromosome so one chromosome appears three times instead of two
  • adjective
  • /ˈtraɪsəˌmɪk/
  • Specialized
: trisómico
  • A trisomic cell contains three copies of a specific chromosome instead of the usual two.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the effects of trisomic mutations in laboratory mice.

  • Down syndrome is caused by a trisomic condition involving chromosome 21.

  • The patient is trisomic.

  • Is he trisomic or does he have another condition?

  • A child born with a trisomic condition may display characteristics associated with Down syndrome.

  • Research shows that trisomic individuals often face unique health challenges that require special care.

  • Genetic testing can confirm whether a fetus is trisomic and help parents prepare for any potential complications.

Surface Forms

trisomic positive

Morphology

trisomic = trisome (semi-transparent) = tri + som + ic

The suffix 'ic' indicates an adjective form, but understanding requires knowledge of 'trisome'.

Etymology

Trisomic comes from the Greek parts tri- 'three' and soma 'body', the same tri- you see in triangle and the soma in chromosome. So trisomic describes a cell that has three 'bodies' (three copies) of one chromosome instead of the usual two.