chromosomal
Americanadjective
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One of the earliest warning signs in this process is the presence of chromosomal abnormalities, which include changes in chromosome number or structure.
From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026
Their analysis revealed that slightly more than 10% of cell divisions produce spontaneous chromosomal abnormalities.
From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026
Later pregnancies have a higher risk of complications such as miscarriage, high blood pressure and chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025
Stress, medications or drugs, and diet can all affect brain cells, sometimes reducing existing chromosomal sex differences.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2025
Were they strung along chromosomal filaments—like pearls on a string?
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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