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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

monosomy

/ˌmɑːnəˈsoʊmi/ noun · British & US
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What does monosomy mean?

noun

A type of genetic disorder in which one of the pair of chromosomes is missing or partially missing. Monosomy is often associated with developmental and reproductive problems.

Example

"The genetic testing revealed that the child had monosomy X, a rare condition that affects only a few hundred people worldwide."

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