Nondisjunction definition
The failure of paired chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate and go to different cells during meiosis.
noun
(biol.) The failure of paired chromosomes to pass to separate cells in meiosis.
noun
The failure of paired chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate and go to different cells during meiosis.
noun
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Noun
Singular:
nondisjunction
Plural:
nondisjunctionsOrigin of nondisjunction
- non- +"Ž disjunction
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