Philadelphia chromosome en · NOUN
Etymology
The abnormality was first discovered and described in 1959 by David Hungerford from the Institute for Cancer Research and Peter Nowell from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Both facilities are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Meanings
- Human chromosome 22, after it has, pathologically, traded some of its genetic material with chromosome 9; this often causes chronic myelogenous leukemia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia chromosomes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
wikipedia: Fox Chase Cancer Center · wikipedia: Peter Nowell · wikipedia: David Hungerford · wikipedia: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine