Biol. the failure of paired chromosomes to pass to separate cells in meiosis
nondisjunction
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nondisjunction
noun
The failure of paired chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate and go to different cells during meiosis.
Related Forms:
- non′dis·junc′tion·al
adjective
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Noun
(plural nondisjunctions)
- (genetics) The failure of chromosome pairs to separate properly during meiosis
Origin
non- +"Ž disjunction
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nondisjunction - Medical Definition
n.
The failure of paired chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate and go to different cells during meiosis.
Related Forms:
- non′dis·junc′tion·al
adj.
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