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MeSH Supplementary: Chromosome 16, trisomy
Unique ID: C538041
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C538041
Entry Term(s): Mosaic trisomy 16; Trisomy 16
Registry Number: 0
Heading Mapped to: Chromosomes, Human, Pair 16; Mosaicism; *Trisomy
Frequency: 49
Note: A chromosomal abnormality characterized by a third copy of chromosome 16. Full trisomy 16 is lethal in utero and is the most common chromosomal trisomy that results in miscarriage. Mosaic trisomy 16, where affected individuals carry an extra chromosome 16 only in some tissues, may result in intrauterine growth retardation and congenital heart defects.
Date of Entry: 2010/08/25
Revision Date: 2016/09/29

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