English Explanatory Dictionary

homodeletion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of chromosomal deletion where both copies (alleles) of a particular DNA sequence are lost from an individual's genome.

Pronunciation

/ˌhoʊmoʊdɪˈliːʃən/

Word forms

homodeletion homodeletions

Etymology

Blend of homozygous + deletion.

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