chromosomal
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Cells that contain micronuclei are more likely to develop additional chromosomal abnormalities, increasing their chances of becoming cancerous.
From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026
His observations led him to suggest that abnormal chromosomal content inside cells could play a role in the development of cancer.
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
What I did next had no connection, I believe, with my chromosomal status.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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