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monosomic

/ˌmɒnəˈsɒmɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does monosomic mean?

adjective

Having only one chromosome of a pair; having a monosomy. In genetics, a condition in which one of a pair of chromosomes is missing or partially deleted.

Example

"The genetic disorder is a rare condition where the individual is monosomic for chromosome 21."

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