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chromosomal aberration

/ˌkrəʊməˈsəʊməl ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/

Tradução: Termo científico que designa qualquer anomalia ou alteração na estrutura ou no número de cromossomos, podendo causar distúrbios genéticos ou problemas de desenvolvimento.

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/ˌkrəʊməˈsəʊməl ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/C1formalmedical
  • ptTermo científico que designa qualquer anomalia ou alteração na estrutura ou no número de cromossomos, podendo causar distúrbios genéticos ou problemas de desenvolvimento.

A scientific term referring to any abnormality or alteration in the structure or number of chromosomes, which can lead to genetic disorders or developmental issues.

  1. Genetic abnormalityC1formal

    A change in the normal structure or number of chromosomes, which can lead to genetic disorders or developmental issues.

    ptAnomalia cromossômica

    • Down syndrome is caused by a chromosomal aberration involving an extra copy of chromosome 21.
    • The doctor explained that a chromosomal aberration can occur spontaneously during cell division.
    • Researchers are studying chromosomal aberrations to better understand certain types of cancer.