microdeletion

English edit

Etymology edit

micro- +‎ deletion

Noun edit

microdeletion (plural microdeletions)

(genetics) A genetic mutation resulting from the deletion of a small part of a chromosome, usually involving many genes.

Translations edit

genetic mutation resulting from the deletion of a small part of a chromosome

Portuguese: microdeleção f

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