Chromosomal Instability
| Definition: |
An increased tendency to acquire CHROMOSOME ABERRATIONS when various processes involved in chromosome replication, repair, or segregation are dysfunctional. |
| Also Called: |
Chromosome Stability |
| Previously Indexed: |
Chromosome Aberrations (1967-2003) |
Chromosomal Instability Categories.
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Chromosome Fragility - Susceptibility of chromosomes to breakage leading to TRANSLOCATION (GENETICS); INVERSION (GENETICS); SEQUENCE DELETION; or other CHROMOSOME BREAKAGE related aberrations. |
Chromosomal Instability Definitions and Terms
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