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Meaning of Robertsonian translocation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A rare form of chromosomal rearrangement where the participating chromosomes break at their centromeres and the long arms fuse to form a single, large chromosome with a single centromere.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Robertsons Robertsons Beach Robertstown Roberval balance Robes Robeson

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