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5Q- syndrome
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A rare disorder caused by loss of part of the long arm (Q arm) of human chromosome 5. This syndrome affects myeloid (bone marrow) cells, causing treatment-resistant anemia, and myelodysplastic syndromes that may lead to acute myelogenous leukemia. Also called 5Q minus syndrome. (NCI Dictionary)
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A chromosome band present on 5p
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Part of the chromosome bands present on the short (p) arm of chromosome 5.