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  • 1. monosomy
  • Monosomy in a sentence
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  • 1. monosomy
  • Monosomy in a sentence
Synonyms

1. monosomy

noun. chromosomal abnormality consisting of the absence of one chromosome from the normal diploid number.

Synonyms

  • chrosomal abnormality
  • chromosomal aberration
  • chromosonal disorder

Sentences with monosomy


1. Noun, singular or mass
A zygote can end up with one fewer chromosome than normal -- monosomy -- because one of the fertilizing gametes was missing a chromosome.

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