TRINUCLEOTIDE REPEAT EXPANSIONS
\tɹˈa͡ɪnjuːklˌɪətˌa͡ɪd ɹɪpˈiːt ɛkspˈanʃənz], \tɹˈaɪnjuːklˌɪətˌaɪd ɹɪpˈiːt ɛkspˈanʃənz], \t_ɹ_ˈaɪ_n_j_uː_k_l_ˌɪ__ə_t_ˌaɪ_d ɹ_ɪ_p_ˈiː_t ɛ_k_s_p_ˈa_n_ʃ_ə_n_z]\
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DNA region comprised of a variable number of repetitive, contiguous trinucleotide sequences. The presence of these regions is associated with diseases such as Fragile X Syndrome and MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY. Many chromosome fragile sites (CHROMOSOME FRAGILITY) contain expanded trinucleotide repeats.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Nearby Words
- trinuclear
- trinucleate
- trinucleated
- trinucleotide repeat
- trinucleotide repeat expansion
- Trinucleotide Repeat Expansions
- trinucleotide repeats
- trinucleus
- trio
- triobolar
- triobolary