chromosomal_mutation
1. [ noun ] (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
Synonyms: genetic_mutation mutation
Related terms: change transformation transposition point_mutation reversion inversion saltation mutagenesis genetics
Similar spelling:   chromosomal_aberration
  chromosomal_anomaly
  chromosome_mapping
  chromosonal_disorder