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Chromosomal abnormality

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A chromosomal abnormality refers to any change or alteration in the structure or number of chromosomes in an organism's cells, which can result in genetic disorders and developmental abnormalities.

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