Definitions for trisomy

trisomy tri·so·my

Spelling: [trahy-soh-mee]
IPA: /ˈtraɪ soʊ mi/

Trisomy is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 172 anagrams from letters in trisomy (imorsty).

Definitions for trisomy

noun

  1. an abnormality characterized by the presence of an additional chromosome to the normal diploid number.

Origin of trisomy

First recorded in 1925-30; tri- + -some3 + -y3

Examples for trisomy

When we are able to pause for a time, Jeff and I read about trisomy 18.

Most prominent in all of the literature: trisomy 18 is often fatal.

In the eyes of many medical professionals, a child with trisomy 18 is doomed.

Word Value for trisomy
Scrable

12

Words with friends

12

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