trisomic

/trɪˈsoʊmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having three times the normal number of chromosomes in one or more cells.

“The genetic disorder was characterized by being trisomic for chromosome 21.”

2. noun

A condition in which an individual has an extra set of chromosomes.

“The patient was diagnosed with a trisomic condition due to a genetic mutation.”

Synonyms

  • trisomous
  • trisomy

Antonyms

  • disomic
  • monosomic