English Explanatory Dictionary

microdeletion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A genetic mutation resulting from the deletion of a small part of a chromosome, usually involving many genes.

Word forms

microdeletion microdeletions

Etymology

From micro- + deletion.

Derived words

17q21.31 microdeletion syndrome 3q29 microdeletion syndrome
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