microdeletion

noun

microdeletion

noun

Etymology From micro- + deletion.

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences A genetic mutation resulting from the deletion of a small part of a chromosome, usually involving many genes.

Derived terms: 17q21.31 microdeletion syndrome, 3q29 microdeletion syndrome

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