About The Medical Condition Chromosome Fragile Site

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Chromosome Fragile Site

Chromosome Fragile Site Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Chromosome Fragile Site Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Chromosome Fragile Site?

Susceptibility of chromosomes to breakage and translocation or other aberrations. Chromosome fragile sites are regions that show up in karyotypes as a gap (uncondensed stretch) on the chromatid arm. They are associated with chromosome break sites and other aberrations. A fragile site on the X chromosome is associated with FRAGILE X SYNDROME. Fragile sites are designated by the letters "FRA" followed by the designation for the specific chromosome and a letter which refers to the different fragile sites on a chromosome (e.g. FRAXA).

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