dissomia
1. A chromosomal condition in which an organism has two copies of a particular chromosome instead of the typical number for that species
Disomy of chromosome 21 results in Down syndrome in humans.
A dissomia do cromossomo 21 resulta na síndrome de Down em humanos.
2. The state or condition of having a pair of homologous chromosomes when normally only one copy should be present
Uniparental disomy occurs when both chromosome copies come from the same parent.
A dissomia uniparental ocorre quando ambas as cópias do cromossomo vêm do mesmo genitor.
Disomy is a technical term primarily used in medical, genetic, and scientific contexts. It is essential terminology in discussing chromosomal abnormalities and genetic disorders. The term is used identically in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking medical communities, reflecting the universal nature of genetic science.
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