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  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell biology
  3. cytogenetics
  4. chromosome aberrations
  5. chromosomal instability
  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. cytogenetics
  4. chromosome aberrations
  5. chromosomal instability

Preferred term

chromosomal instability

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information An increased tendency to acquire chromosome aberrations when various processes involved in chromosome replication, repair, or segregation are dysfunctional.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • chromosome instability

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/332889

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