anisogeny

/ænɪsəˈdʒɒni/

Definitions

1. noun

The condition or process of having an unequal or uneven distribution of chromosomes in gametes, resulting in offspring with varying numbers of chromosomes.

“The study of anisogeny is crucial in understanding the genetic diversity of offspring in certain species.”

Synonyms

  • aneuploidy
  • chromosomal imbalance

Antonyms

  • isogeny