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Chromosomal Translocation
Definition 1
A genetic exchange where a piece of one chromosome is transfered to another chromosome. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A type of aberration characterized by fragmentation of a chromosome and transfer of the broken-off portion to another chromosome, often of a different pair. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
Definition 3
rearrangement in which part of a chromosome is detached by breakage and becomes attached to another chromosome. (NIH CRISP Thesaurus)
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The failure of the chromosomes to disjoin and move to opposite poles.
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Loss of an entire chromosome or chromosome arm.
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