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Chromosomal abnormality is a broader term, describing duplications, loss, gain etc, of a particular chromosome. More related to the structures in an ideogram.
Genetic disorder is a much broader term that describes any chromosomal or genetic changes. A disease condition.
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∙ 12y agoA chromosomal disorder is based on chromosomal abnormalities rather than "bad" alleles. Down syndrome (47, +21), Klinefelter syndrome (47, XXY), and Turner syndrome (45, XO) are all the result of nondisjunction.
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∙ 15y agoTHIS TERMINOLOGY INDICATES A COMBINATION OF VARIOUS INFLUENCES THAT ATTRIBUTE TO ABNORMAL CHROMOSOME FORMATION; SUCH AS GENETIC OR ENVIORNMENTAL MUTATIONS.
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∙ 8y agoA chromosomal abnormality occurs when any of the genes that make up a human, animal, or plant has a genetic mutation.
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Is crossing over a chromosomal abnormality?
No, it is normal for chromosomes to cross over. Crossing over is how we humans have genetic diversity.
Is marfan syndrome a chromosomal abnormality?
Yes it is, the mutation lies on chromosome 15. This carries the code for the structure of fibrillin which is an important part of collagen, the main component of connective tissue.
What are the scenarios of passing turner syndrome?
It is not passed on from parent to child. It is an error in meiosis.
What is meant by horse shoe kidney?
The 2 kidneys are fused in one horseshoe-shaped kidney. It is a congenital abnormality.
What is a abnormality?
An abnormality is something that is not normal in genetics or something that is 'out of this world'.
If the disease is a chromosomal abnormality describe the abnormality?
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What is meant by chromosome?
A chromosomal abnormality occurs when any of the genes that make up a human, animal, or plant has a genetic mutation.
If Rett syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality what is the abnormality?
There are many different chromosomal abnormalities in a RETT patient it includes ring chromosome(especially X chromosome),dicentric,chromosomal and chromatid breaks etc...
What is a chromosomal defect?
A abnormality in the size, shape, or number of chromosomes.
What type of condition is trisomy?
Trisomy an abnormality in chromosomal development.
How can chromosomal abnormalities of an unborn baby be diagnosed during pregnancy?
By what is called as amniocentesis, you can diagnose the chromosomal abnormality of the unborn baby. You do this procedure under cover of ultrasonography. The fetal cells will give you complete picture of the chromosomal abnormality of the unborn child.
Is anyone susceptible to this Down syndrome?
no, it is a chromosomal abnormality, not a contagious disease.
What type of chromosomal abnormality is most likely to be viable in humans?
Trisomy
What is the number one cause of miscarriage?
chromosomal abnormality of the developing fetus.
Is achondroplasia a chromosomal abnormality?
Yes, it takes place in chromosome 4.
What is the medical term of trisomy 16?
It is called Patau syndrome and is a chromosomal abnormality
What is the most common chromosomal abnormality in humans?
Trisomy 21, Down's syndrome
