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BACKGROUND

CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS

CHROMOSOME SPECIFIC

RESOURCES GLOSSARY
 

Background


 

 

INTRODUCTION

> Introduction

Cytogenetics is the study of chromosomes and chromosome abnormalities.  Having a basic understanding of chromosomes is crucial to understanding the complexities of chromosomal mosaicism.  We invite you to start by exploring some background information on chromosomes, then we can dive into a more complete definition of chromosomal mosaicism and the potential complexities of such a diagnosis.

Chromosomes

Chromosome changes

How does trisomy arise?

What is mosaicism?

How does mosaicism occur?

 

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