Chromosome Disorders
| Definition: |
Clinical conditions caused by an abnormal chromosome constitution in which there is extra or missing chromosome material (either a whole chromosome or a chromosome segment). (from Thompson et al., Genetics in Medicine, 5th ed, p429) |
| Notes: |
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; coord IM with specific numbered chromosome (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Autosomal Chromosome Disorders |
| Previously Indexed: |
Chromosome Abnormalities (1964-2001) |
Chromosome Disorders Categories.
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Sex Chromosome Disorders - Clinical conditions caused by an abnormal sex chromosome constitution (SEX CHROMOSOME ABERRATIONS) in which there is extra or missing sex chromosome material (either a whole chromosome or a chromosome segment). |
Chromosome Disorders Definitions and Terms
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