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- noun A
genetic disorder with the presence of only onechromosome (instead of the typical two in humans) from apair .
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- noun chromosomal abnormality consisting of the absence of one chromosome from the normal diploid number
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Here one pair is represented by one chromosome, this is called monosomy (Turner syndrome = one X and absent Y chromosome).
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These will result in monosomy or trisomy, and these will usually not come to term.
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Monosomy X, called Turner syndrome, occurs about once in every 5000 births and is the only known viable monosomy in humans.
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The most common abnormality is monosomy of chromosome 22.
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The fetus had an abnormal cytogenetic profile with monosomy of chromasome no. 8? en Español
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Can someone explain to me how it produces monosomy and trisomy?
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The disorder occurs monosomy X, and environmental factors play a role in primary ovarian insufficiency, the cause of the majority of cases remains by the observation that a substantial minority of cases are familial4 and that the prevalence of the condition varies according
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The disorder occurs monosomy X, and environmental factors play a role in primary ovarian insufficiency, the cause of the majority of cases remains by the observation that a substantial minority of cases are familial4 and that the prevalence of the condition varies according
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Turner syndrome or Ullrich-Turner syndrome (also known as "Gonadal dysgenesis" [1]: 550) encompasses several conditions, of which monosomy X is most common.
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Turner syndrome or Ullrich-Turner syndrome (also known as "Gonadal dysgenesis" [1]: 550) encompasses several conditions, of which monosomy X is most common.
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