meiotic error
[/maɪˈɒtɪk ˈɛrər/]
nounpl: meiotic errors
erro meiótico
1. A mistake or failure in meiosis, the process of cell division that produces gametes (sex cells), resulting in an abnormal number of chromosomes in the resulting cells
A meiotic error during the formation of an egg cell can result in Down syndrome if trisomy 21 occurs.
Um erro meiótico durante a formação de um óvulo pode resultar em síndrome de Down se ocorrer trissomia 21.
2. The chromosomal abnormality that results from nondisjunction or other failures in the segregation of chromosomes during meiosis I or meiosis II
Meiotic errors are a common cause of aneuploidy in human reproduction.
Os erros meióticos são uma causa comum de aneuploidia na reprodução humana.
This is a specialized scientific and medical term used primarily in genetics, reproductive medicine, and clinical settings. It is equally formal in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries and is essential terminology for healthcare professionals, genetic counselors, and researchers studying reproduction and genetic disorders. The term carries significant clinical importance as it relates to reproductive health outcomes and genetic counseling.
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