Definition of TRISOMY (Meaning of TRISOMY), a 7 Letter Word

Pronunciation:		'trIsowmee


WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] chrosomal abnormality in which there is one more than the normal number of chromosomes in a cell

TRISOMY is a 7 letter word that starts with T.
	See Also:	chromosomal aberration, chromosomal anomaly, chromosonal disorder, chrosomal abnormality, Down syndrome, Down's syndrome, mongolianism, mongolism, trisomy 21

Biology Dictionary

	Definition:	A cell or organism which has two full sets of chromosomes (is thus diploid), but has a third copy of one of its chromosomes. Organisms which are trisomic generally also suffer from physical and/or mental disabilities or abnormalities.

Glossary

	Definition:	Possessing three copies of a particular chromosome instead of the normal two copies.