Karyotype: The number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.
Non-disjunction: The failure of one or more pairs of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate normally during nuclear division, usually resulting in an abnormal distribution of chromosomes in the daughter nuclei.
Genetic Disorder: A disease caused by abnormalities in an individualโs genetic material (genome).
"Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome)" also found in:
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