microdeletion en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English micro- Latin dēleō Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin dēlētiōnem English deletion English microdeletion From micro- + deletion.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A genetic mutation resulting from the deletion of a small part of a chromosome, usually involving many genes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microdeletions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
17q21.31 microdeletion syndrome · 3q29 microdeletion syndrome
Translations (1)
pt microdeleção (genetic mutation resulting from the deletion of a small part of a chromosome)