aneuploidy
/ˈæn.jə.plɔɪ.di/
noun
- A condition in which a cell has an abnormal number of chromosomes, either too many or too few.
- Aneuploidy is often found in cancer cells and can cause genetic disorders.
- The doctor explained that aneuploidy in the embryo might lead to a miscarriage.
- Scientists study aneuploidy to understand how extra chromosomes affect development.