Mosaicism

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007589",
  "term": "Mosaicism",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The presence of two or more populations of cells with different genotypes in one individual, originating from a single zygote. This condition arises from mutations or chromosomal abnormalities occurring after fertilization during early embryonic development. Mosaicism can lead to variable expression of genetic disorders, such as some forms of Down syndrome.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "trisomy 21",
    "Klinefelter syndrome",
    "turner syndrome"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 781 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mosaicism/"
}