trisomy 13

American  

[trahy-soh-mee thur-teen] / ˈtraɪ soʊ mi ˈθɜrˈtin /

noun

Pathology.

1. a syndrome associated with the presence of an extra chromosome 13, characterized by intellectual disability, cardiac problems, and multiple deformities.

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Etymology

Origin of trisomy 13

First recorded in 1965–70; trisomy ( def. )

Example Sentences

Even now, a year later, Igler said, expectant parents come into her office with the assumption that if their fetus has a lethal genetic disorder, like anencephaly or trisomy 13 or 18, they can end the pregnancy safely.

From Salon

She ended her pregnancy last year after scans showed the fetus had a brain abnormality and other signs of the genetic disorder trisomy 13.

From Seattle Times

In Pittsburgh, Tracee Miller, 38, was devastated when a prenatal genetic screening 12 weeks into her pregnancy showed that her fetus likely had a genetic condition called Trisomy 13.

From New York Times

Anna Prochnow, 16, of Markesan, Wis., was born with trisomy 13, a genetic condition.

From Washington Post

She was born with a rare genetic condition known as Trisomy 13 that causes delays in development and affects several organs.

From Washington Times