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polysomy

/ˈpɒl.ɪˌsəʊ.mi/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˈpɒl.ɪˌsəʊ.mi/

A congenital condition characterized by the presence of one or more extra chromosomes in somatic cells.

  • 🇷🇺Врожденное состояние, характеризующееся наличием одной или нескольких лишних хромосом в соматических клетках.
  1. Chromosomal abnormality C2 formal medical

    A genetic condition where an organism has one or more extra chromosomes in its cells, often leading to developmental or health issues.

    • Polysomy of chromosome 21 is associated with Down syndrome.
    • The study examined the effects of polysomy on cell division.
    • Patients with polysomy often require specialized medical care.

    🇷🇺Полисомия

  • polysomies plural form
  • polysomies' possessive plural form
  • polysomy's possessive singular form