monosomy
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mon·o·some
(mŏn′ə-sōm′)n.
1. A chromosome having no homologue, especially an unpaired X chromosome.
2. A single ribosome.
mon′o·so′mic (-sō′mĭk) adj.
mon′o·so′my n.
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monosomy
(ˈmɒnəˌsəʊmɪ)n
(Genetics) genetics the condition of lacking one member of a chromosomal pairing
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Noun | 1. | monosomy - chromosomal abnormality consisting of the absence of one chromosome from the normal diploid number chromosomal aberration, chromosomal anomaly, chromosonal disorder, chrosomal abnormality - any change in the normal structure or number of chromosomes; often results in physical or mental abnormalities |
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Monosomie