Chromosonal Disorder (Noun)
Meaning
Any change in the normal structure or number of chromosomes; often results in physical or mental abnormalities.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The child was diagnosed with a chromosomal disorder that affected her physical development and cognitive abilities.
- Down syndrome is a common chromosomal disorder that occurs when there is an extra copy of chromosome 21.
- The genetic counselor explained that the chromosomal disorder was caused by a deletion of a segment of chromosome 5.
- The doctor suspected that the patient's symptoms were caused by a chromosomal disorder and ordered a karyotype test to confirm the diagnosis.
- The chromosomal disorder that caused the boy's intellectual disability was inherited from his mother, who was a carrier of the mutated gene.