chromosomal syndrome


chro·mo·som·al syn·drome

general designation for syndromes due to chromosomal aberrations; typically associated with mental retardation and multiple congenital anomalies.

chromosomal syndrome

A generic term for any constellation of physical abnormalities attributed to usually inherited chromosomal changes—e.g., mutations, polymorphisms, duplications, etc.

chro·mo·som·al syn·drome

(krō'mǒ-sŏ'măl sin'drōm) General designation for syndromes due to chromosomal aberrations; typically associated with mental retardation and multiple congenital anomalies.