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Chromosome Disorders

Medical Definition: Clinical conditions caused by an abnormal chromosome constitution in which there is extra or missing chromosome material (either a whole chromosome or a chromosome segment). (from Thompson et al., Genetics in Medicine, 5th ed, p429)
Guide Notes: GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; coord IM with specific numbered chromosome (IM)
Also Called: Autosomal Chromosome Disorders
Previously Indexed: Chromosome Abnormalities (1964-2001)
Chromosome Disorders Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Sex Chromosome Disorders - Clinical conditions caused by an abnormal sex chromosome constitution (SEX CHROMOSOME ABERRATIONS) in which there is extra or missing sex chromosome material (either a whole chromosome or a chromosome segment).

Chromosome Disorders Medical Definitions and Terms

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