Chromosomal abnormalities

The word chromosome is derived from the Greek language: chroma (colour) and soma (body). Structure of the chromosome in relation to the phase of the cell cycle: Each metaphase chromosome is composed of 2 chromatids held together at the centromere. The chromosome is divided by a constriction, the centromere into 2 arms; short and long (p and q respectively).

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A chromosome disorder results from a change in the number or structure of chromosomes.

ICD-10 code: Q89. Chapter: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities. Info: Understanding Other Congenital Malformations, Not Elsewhere Classified When it comes to congenital malformations, there are a wide variety of conditions that can affect a newborn baby. One of these categories is known as "Other congenital malformations, not elsewhere classified" or OCM NEC for short

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Cytogenetics is a branch of genetics, It is a part of cell biology/cytology (It is a subdivision of human anatomy), It is concerned with how the chromosomes relate to cell behaviour, particularly to their behaviour during mitosis and meiosis, Techniques used include karyotyping, analysis of G-banded chromosomes, other cytogenetic banding techniques, as well as molecular cytogenetics such as fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and comparative genomic hybridization (CGH).

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