chromosome aberration

chromosome aberration
an irregularity in the number or structure of chromosomes that may alter the course of development of the embryo, usually in the form of a gain (duplication), loss (deletion), exchange (translocation), or alteration in sequence (inversion) of genetic material. See illustration and see genetic disease, under disease.

Different types of chromosome aberrations. Genes are indicated by letters; breaks are indicated by small arrows.


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