chromosomal aberration


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Related to chromosomal aberration: aneuploidy, gene mutation
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Noun1.chromosomal aberration - any change in the normal structure or number of chromosomes; often results in physical or mental abnormalities
chromosomal anomaly, chromosonal disorder, chrosomal abnormality
aberrance, aberrancy, aberration, deviance - a state or condition markedly different from the norm
monosomy - chromosomal abnormality consisting of the absence of one chromosome from the normal diploid number
trisomy - chrosomal abnormality in which there is one more than the normal number of chromosomes in a cell
sex-linked disorder - any disease or abnormality that is determined by the sex hormones; "hemophilia is determined by a gene defect on an X chromosome"
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Among chromosomal disorders, triploidies are the most commonly observed chromosomal aberration at conception and its frequency may be as high as 1:100 (9).
Triploidy and Routine Combined First Trimester Pregnancy Screening
473: In Vitro Mammalian Chromosomal Aberration Test, OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals, 1997.
A Toxicological Evaluation of a Standardized Hydrogenated Extract of Curcumin (CuroWhite[TM])
Nevertheless, there are sparse data about chromosomal aberrations induced by being in contact with this herbicide.
Evaluacion de los efectos del herbicida glifosato en el pez Prochilodus lineatus a traves del test de aberracion cromosomica
Structural anomalies were identified by pathology examination in 109 of the 170 chromosomal aberration specimens (64%).
Correlation of Prenatal Diagnosis and Pathology Findings Following Dilation and Evacuation for Fetal Anomalies
Briefly, cultures were initiated as described in chromosomal aberration assay and at the end of 44th hour of culture Cytochalasin-B at a final concentration of 3 [micro]g/mL culture was added to each vial.
Protective Effect of a Polyherbal Aqueous Extract Comprised of Nigella sativa (Seeds), Hemidesmus indicus (Roots), and Smilax glabra (Rhizome) on Bleomycin Induced Cytogenetic Damage in Human Lymphocytes
Chromosomal aberration of wheat root induced by oryzalin.
Effects of Enhanced Ultraviolet-B Radiation on Chromosomes and Microtubule Arrays in Wheat Roots
Abbreviations: CA, chromosomal aberration; MN, micronuclei; chls, cultured human lymphocytes; ROS, reactive oxygen species; DDR, DNA damage response; DMSO, dimethyl sulfoxide; PBS, phosphate buffered saline.
Protective effects of lupeol against mancozeb-induced genotoxicity in cultured human lymphocytes
There are several studies demonstrating the suitability of conventional cytogenetic techniques like chromosomal aberration test for the assessment of genotoxic effects of various toxicants using fish as bioindicator.
An introduction about genotoxicology methods as tools for monitoring aquatic ecosystem: present status and future perspectives
Implementation of a dose-response curve for gamma-radiation in the Portuguese population by use of the chromosomal aberration assay.
A dose-response curve for biodosimetry from a 6 MV electron linear accelerator
In the present study, the cytogenetic effects of the platinum based anti-tumour drug heptaplatin were analysed by measuring chromosomal aberrations and the mitotic index, in bone marrow cells of SWR/J mice.
Cytogenetic Effects of Heptaplatin on SWR/J Mouse Bone Marrow Cells
They reflect structural or numerical chromosomal aberration. (2)
Micronuclei as a biomarker in monitoring genetic damage in Down Syndrome

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