Definitions for trisomies

trisomies tri·so·my

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

Trisomies is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 384 anagrams from letters in trisomies (eiimorsst).

Definitions for trisomies

noun

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

Origin of trisomies

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

Examples for trisomies

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

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.

Word Value for trisomies
Scrable

12

Words with friends

12

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