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aneuploidy

/ˌænjuːˈplɒdɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does aneuploidy mean?

noun

A condition in which a cell or organism has an abnormal number of chromosomes, often resulting from errors during cell division. This can lead to genetic disorders and other health problems.

Example

"The geneticist studied the effects of aneuploidy on the development of certain diseases."

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