Chromosome 15q partial deletion

Chromosome 15q Partial Deletion

Chromosome 15q partial deletion (pronunciation: kroh-muh-sohm fihf-teen-kew par-shuhl dee-lee-shuhn) is a rare genetic disorder that results from the deletion of genetic material from the long arm (q) of chromosome 15.

Etymology

The term derives from the Greek words "chroma" meaning color, "soma" meaning body (referring to the colored bodies seen in the cell nucleus), and "deletion" from the Latin "deletio" meaning to destroy or remove. The "15q" refers to the specific location of the deletion on the 15th chromosome, long arm (q).

Definition

Chromosome 15q partial deletion is characterized by the loss of certain genes in a specific region of chromosome 15. This deletion can lead to a variety of medical and developmental problems, which can vary widely in severity and may include intellectual disability, delayed development, physical abnormalities, and behavioral problems.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Chromosome 15q partial deletion can vary widely, even among individuals in the same family. Common symptoms may include intellectual disability, delayed development, behavioral problems, and distinctive facial features. Some individuals may also have heart defects, seizures, and other medical problems.

Related Terms

• Chromosome: A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
• Deletion (genetics): A mutation (a genetic aberration) in which a part of a chromosome or a sequence of DNA is left out during DNA replication.
• Genetic disorder: A genetic problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome, especially a condition that is present from birth (congenital).
• Gene: A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.

See Also

• Chromosome deletion
• Genetic disorders
• Chromosome abnormalities

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Chromosome 15q partial deletion
• Wikipedia's article - Chromosome 15q partial deletion

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