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Fields of Study > cell biology > cytogenetics > chromosome aberrations > chromosomal instability > chromosome fragility
Fields of Study > genetics > cytogenetics > chromosome aberrations > chromosomal instability > chromosome fragility
Preferred Term:

chromosome fragility

Definition:
Susceptibility of chromosomes to breakage leading to translocation; chromosome inversion; sequence deletion; or other chromosome breakage related aberrations.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
chromosomal instability
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/332894
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