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🧬 Person with extra chromosome 🧬 Extra chromosome
trisomic

trisomic

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A person, cell, or living thing with an extra chromosome so one chromosome appears three times instead of two
  • noun
  • /traɪˈsoʊmɪk/
  • Specialized
: trisómico
  • A trisomic may require genetic counseling and specialized medical care throughout life.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the development of a trisomic mouse to better understand chromosomal disorders.

  • A trisomic individual may exhibit unique physical traits.

  • The doctor explained that a trisomic condition can lead to various health challenges.

  • Many trisomics face challenges in daily life.

  • A trisomic individual may require special educational support due to learning difficulties.

  • The geneticist conducted tests on a trisomic cell to observe its behavior during division.

  • Families of trisomic children often seek resources to better understand the condition.

Surface Forms

trisomic singular
trisomics plural

Morphology

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

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

Etymology

A trisomic is a person, cell, or living thing with an extra chromosome, and the word comes from Greek tri- 'three' and soma 'body', as in triangle and chromosome. That name shows there are three 'bodies' (three copies) of that chromosome rather than the normal two.