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English-Russian small dictionary of medicine > chromosomal polysomy
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polysomy — State of a cell nucleus in which a specific chromosome is represented more than twice. Cells containing three, four, or five homologous chromosomes are referred to, respectively, as trisomic, tetrasomic, or pentasomic. Cf.:polyploidy. [poly + G.… … Medical dictionary
Y chromosome — Human Y chromatid The Y chromosome is one of the two sex determining chromosomes in most mammals, including humans. In mammals, it contains the gene SRY, which triggers testis development if present. The human Y chromosome is composed of about 60 … Wikipedia
XYY syndrome — A chromosomal disorder that affects males only, caused by the presence of an extra Y chromosome. Symptoms may include increased height, speech delays, learning disabilities, mild to moderate mental retardation, and behavioral disturbance. Also… … Medical dictionary