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Chromosome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chromosomal translocation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Causes of Chromosomal Disorders ... A much higher incidence of chromosomal disease is seen if one looks earlier in gestation. Approximately half of the human fetuses that are spontaneously aborted during the first trimester are chromosomally abnormal, reflecting chromosomal disorders severe enough to disrupt...
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For more information about how chromosomal changes occur: ... Although it is possible to inherit some types of chromosomal abnormalities, most chromosomal disorders (such as Down syndrome and Turner syndrome) are not passed from one generation to the next.
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Typically, chromosomal abnormalities cause abnormal phsycial appearance though they can also cause delayed mental development. The effects of the chromosomal abnormality depends upon what actually went wrong with baby's chromosomes.
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Chromosomal abnormalities are caused by errors in the number or structure of chromosomes. Many children with a chromosomal abnormality have mental and/or physical birth defects. ... What causes chromosomal abnormalities?
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When examined by cause of infant death, 3 causes among the 10 leading causes of infant death appear to account for most of the current year increase: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities;
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"There is a high likelihood that research into these chromosomal variations will make substantial contributions to knowledge about breast cancer, learning disabilities and other seemingly unrelated phenomena as more is discovered concerning the relevance of genes located on the X and Y chromosomes.";
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