Chromosomal translocation - Wikipedia This includes "balanced" and "unbalanced" translocation, with three main types: "reciprocal", "nonreciprocal" and "Robertsonian" translocation Reciprocal translocation is a chromosome abnormality caused by exchange of parts between non-homologous chromosomes
Translocation - National Human Genome Research Institute A translocation, as related to genetics, occurs when a chromosome breaks and the (typically two) fragmented pieces re-attach to different chromosomes The detection of chromosomal translocations can be important for the diagnosis of certain genetic diseases and disorders
Translocation: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Translocation means a change in location It often refers to genetics, when part of a chromosome is transferred to another chromosome Chromosomes are structures that carry genes, our units of heredity
Definition of translocation - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms translocation (TRANZ-loh-KAY-shun) A genetic change in which a piece of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome Sometimes pieces from two different chromosomes will trade places with each other Translocations may lead to medical problems such as leukemia, breast cancer, schizophrenia, muscular dystrophy, and Down syndrome
The biogenesis of chromosome translocations - PMC The development of new experimental tools has recently enabled the cell biological delineation of the translocation process We discuss here how broken chromosomes move, how they find their translocation partners, and how they synapse and then join to form translocations
Translocation in Genetics: A Comprehensive Guide Translocation, a fundamental concept in genetics, refers to the process by which a segment of a chromosome breaks off and reattaches to a different chromosome or a different part of the same chromosome