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Chromosomal abnormalities are changes in the structure or number of chromosomes that can lead to genetic disorders or diseases. These abnormalities can result from errors during cell division, such as nondisjunction, or from structural changes like deletions, duplications, or translocations. Understanding these abnormalities is crucial in exploring their links to various developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders.
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