nondisjunction
IPA: nˈɑndɪsdʒˈʌŋkʃʌn
noun
- (genetics) The failure of chromosome dyads or tetrads to separate properly during meiosis or mitosis.
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Examples of "nondisjunction" in Sentences
- The nondisjunction leading to mosaic Down syndrome is random.
- Half of the gametes are affected by nondisjunction in meiosis II.
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