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Monosomy
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Definition
: The condition in which one chromosome of a pair is missing. In a normally diploid cell it is represented symbolically as 2N-1.
"one chromosome of a pair is missing"
Examples
Chromosome Deletion
Other names
Monosomies
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Chromosome 8 deletion
0
*Monosomy
Chromosomes, Human, Pair 8.
Chromosome 21 monosomy
0
*Monosomy
Chromosomes, Human, Pair 21.
Chromosome 18 mosaic monosomy
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*Monosomy
Chromosomes, Human, Pair 18
Mosaicism.