Monosomy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007561",
  "term": "Monosomy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chromosomal abnormality where an organism has only one copy of a particular chromosome, instead of the usual two. This condition results from nondisjunction during meiosis, leading to an aneuploid cell. Turner syndrome, characterized by monosomy of the X chromosome (45, X), is an example in humans.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 780 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/monosomy/"
}