Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which the number of chromosomes in a cell is not the normal diploid number, resulting in an abnormal number of chromosomes.

“The genetic analysis revealed that the cancer cells exhibited aneuploidy, leading to an uncontrolled cell growth.”

2. noun

A condition in which an individual has more than two copies of a particular chromosome, leading to genetic disorders.

“The patient was diagnosed with aneuploidy, resulting in her child being born with Down syndrome.”

3. noun

A state of having an abnormal number of chromosomes in an individual, which can lead to various genetic diseases.

“Research has shown that aneuploidy is a major contributing factor to the development of certain types of cancer.”