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; see also trisomy ( def. )

Example Sentences

They screen for chromosomal disorders such as trisomy 13 and 18, which often end in miscarriage or stillbirth, Down syndrome and extra or missing copies of sex chromosomes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024

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 • Sep. 18, 2022

The existing prenatal tests can also spot other chromosomal abnormalities, including cystic fibrosis, trisomy 13, and Turner, Klinefelter, and fragile-X syndromes.

From Slate • Sep. 16, 2012