Lexic.us

Definition of Chromosomal aberration

1. Noun. Any change in the normal structure or number of chromosomes; often results in physical or mental abnormalities.

Medical Definition of Chromosomal aberration

1. Any abnormality of a chromosome's number or structure. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chromosomal Aberration

Literary usage of Chromosomal aberration

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"The mean per 1000 metaphase frequencies of severe chromosomal aberration types (chromosome rings, translocations, and dicentrics) of the workers and the ..."

2. Toxicity Testing for Assessment of Environmental Agents: Interim Report by National Academies Press (U.S.) (2006)
"... Mammalian spermatogonial chromosomal aberration test ... Mammalian bone marrow chromosomal aberration test ..."

3. Reviews in Environmental Health (1998): Toxicological Defense Mechanics edited by Gary E. R. Hook, George W. Lucier (2000)
"The doubling of chromosomal aberration rate among the workers lacking the GSTT1 gene suggests the importance of the GSTT1 gene in the detoxification pathway ..."

4. Truth and Consequences of the Genetic Revolution": Human Genetic Research edited by Lisa M. Matocq (2000)
"Another chromosomal aberration which affects the number of chromosomes is Aneuploidy, an example of that would be Down's Syndrome when there is an extra ..."

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