"nondisjunction" meaning in All languages combined

See nondisjunction on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: nondisjunctions [plural]
Etymology: non- + disjunction Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|disjunction}} non- + disjunction Head templates: {{en-noun}} nondisjunction (plural nondisjunctions)
  1. (genetics) The failure of chromosome dyads or tetrads to separate properly during meiosis or mitosis. Categories (topical): Genetics Derived forms: nondisjunctional, nondisjunctionally Related terms: disjunction, nondisjunct, nondisjunctive
    Sense id: en-nondisjunction-en-noun-PmKdt~qV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with non- Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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