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  • noun A form of aneuploidy featuring the presence of six homologues of the same chromosome.

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hexasom(ic) +‎ -y

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  • The possible occurrence of double supernumerary isodicentric chromosomes derived from chromosome 15, resulting in partial hexasomy of the maternally inherited PWS / ASCR, should be considered in the differential diagnosis.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Agatino Battaglia 2008

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