syntenosis

/sɪntɪˈnoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the process of forming a fusion of two or more chromosomes, especially as a result of a genetic mutation

“The geneticist studied the case of syntenosis in the patient’s chromosomes to understand the underlying cause of the disease.”

Synonyms

  • chromosomal fusion
  • genetic mutation

Antonyms

  • chromosomal separation
  • genetic stability