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Definition of Monosomy
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Monosomy: Missing one chromosome from a pair. For example, if a female has one X chromosome (X monosomy) rather than two, she has Turner syndrome.