deletion /de·le·tion/ (dĕ-le´shun) in genetics, loss of genetic material from a chromosome. 
Deletion
deletion (del)
deletion [de-le´shun]
)
Examples of large-scale chromosomal deletions: (A), terminal; (B), interstitial.
de·le·tion (d -l  sh n)n. Loss, as from mutation, of one or more nucleotides from a chromosome. |
Deletion
The absence of genetic material that is normally found in a chromosome. Often, the genetic material is missing due to an error in replication of an egg or sperm cell.
Mentioned in: Cri Du Chat Syndrome, DiGeorge Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
deletion (del)
[dilē′shən]
Etymology: L, deletionum, destruction
the loss of a piece of a chromosome.
deletion [de-le´shun]
in genetics, loss of genetic material from a chromosome.
Examples of large-scale chromosomal deletions: A, terminal; B, interstitial. From Dorland's, 2000.
deletion
in genetics, loss of genetic material from a chromosome.
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|