Definition: The Hebrew word "aneuploidy" refers to a cell with two normal copies of each sex chromosome (2n and 2h). The definition goes as follows: Anneuploidy occurs in an organism when one or more chromosomes have undergone changes that alter their number or structure, leading to abnormalities. For instance, a single copy of the sex chromosomes may become two, resulting in an abnormal sex pattern. The word "aneuploid" is derived from the Hebrew words "aneu" (2n) and "plad", which mean "two copies," "normal," and "sex," respectively. It is used to describe cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes that are not normal or unpaired, thus contributing to abnormalities in genetics.

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Definition: Aneuploidy refers to a genetic error that causes two copies of an allele for a trait (like being male or female) in the same cell or chromosome. This can result in certain diseases or abnormalities, as well as other health problems. The most common causes are when the cells fail to produce normal sex chromosomes - either because they are abnormal (missed copies), incomplete (missing one copy), or not present at all (infectious).

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