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trisomy.

The presence of three copies, instead of the normal two, of a particular chromosome of an organism.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtɹʌɪ.sə(ʊ)mi/UK
  1. The presence of three copies, instead of the normal two, of a particular chromosome of an organism.

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From trisome + -y.

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