Aneuploidy (Noun)
Meaning
An abnormality involving a chromosome number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number (one chromosome set is incomplete).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Researchers have identified a causative link between aneuploidy and several types of human cancer, highlighting its significance in tumorigenesis.
- Aneuploidy occurs in approximately 50% of miscarriages and it can be a major factor in recurrent miscarriage.
- Down syndrome is one of the best-known examples of aneuploidy, characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 21.
- Studies have demonstrated that aneuploidy can be employed as a genetic marker for diagnosing various diseases, including cancer.
- In some cases, aneuploidy contributes significantly to male infertility issues due to problems during cell division.