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What is
chromosomal instability
?Pronunciation: /chromosomal* ˌɪnstəˈbɪlɪti/
chromosomal instability
Definition
A genomic imbalance that occurs when a cell has an abnormal number of chromosomes. This can be caused by unexpected chromosomal crossover or by the presence of small, extra-chromosomal pieces of DNA.