Aneuploidy: One or a few chromosomes above or below the normal chromosome number. For example, three number 21 chromosomes or trisomy 21 (characteristic of Down syndrome) is a form of aneuploidy.
Library > Literature & Language > Dictionary ( Äƒn ' yÉ™-ploi ' dÄ“ ) n. The state or condition of being aneuploid.
What is Aneuploidy? Aneuploidy is a term used to describe a chromosome problem, such as Down syndrome, that is caused by an extra or missing chromosome.
Aneuploidy is an abnormal number of chromosome. s, and is a type of chromosome abnormality. An extra or missing chromosome is a common cause of genetic disorder
A normal human cell contains two nearly identical copies of 23 different chromosomes, a total of 46 chromosomes altogether.
aneuploidy /anÂ·euÂ·ploiÂ·dy/ (anâ€³u-ploiÂ´de) any deviation from an exact multiple of the haploid number of chromosomes, whether fewer or more.