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Related terms:
aneuploidy
chromosome aberration
gene amplification
gene duplication
chromosome inversion
polyploid
ring chromosome
isochromosomes
chromosome breakage
Cell or Molecular Dysfunction
chromosomal duplication
chro·mo·so·mal du·pli·ca·tion
Subclass of:
Chromosome Aberrations; Mutagenesis Process
Definitions related to chromosomal duplication:
  • (chromosome duplication) An aberration in which an extra chromosome or a chromosomal segment is made.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • An irregularity in the number of chromosomes, usually in the form of a gain of genetic material. (NCI)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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