nondisjunction

non·dis·junc·tion

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non-dis-juhngk-shuh n]
- /ˌnɒn dɪsˈdʒʌŋk ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non-dis-juhngk-shuh n]
- /ˌnɒn dɪsˈdʒʌŋk ʃən/

Definitions of nondisjunction word

noun nondisjunction the failure of chromosomes to separate and segregate into daughter cells at division. 1
noun nondisjunction The failure of one or more pairs of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate normally during nuclear division, usually resulting in an abnormal distribution of chromosomes in the daughter nuclei. 1
noun nondisjunction the failure of paired homologous chromosomes to move to opposite poles of the cell during meiosis 0
noun nondisjunction the failure of paired chromosomes to pass to separate cells in meiosis 0

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Origin of nondisjunction

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; non- + disjunction

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Parts of speech for Nondisjunction

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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nondisjunction popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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