Fragile x-chromosome


fragile X-chromosome n.
An X-chromosome with a fragile site near the end of the long arm, resulting in the appearance of an almost detached fragment.

Read Also:

  • Fragility

    [fraj-uh l; British fraj-ahyl] /ˈfrædʒ əl; British ˈfrædʒ aɪl/ adjective 1. easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail: a fragile ceramic container; a very fragile alliance. 2. vulnerably delicate, as in appearance: She has a fragile beauty. 3. lacking in substance or force; flimsy: a fragile excuse. /ˈfrædʒaɪl/ adjective 1. able to be broken […]

  • Fragilities

    [fraj-uh l; British fraj-ahyl] /ˈfrædʒ əl; British ˈfrædʒ aɪl/ adjective 1. easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail: a fragile ceramic container; a very fragile alliance. 2. vulnerably delicate, as in appearance: She has a fragile beauty. 3. lacking in substance or force; flimsy: a fragile excuse. /ˈfrædʒaɪl/ adjective 1. able to be broken […]

  • Fragility test

    fragility test n. A test to measure the resistance of red blood cells to hemolysis in hypotonic saline solutions. Also called erythrocyte fragility test.

  • Fragment

    [noun frag-muh nt; verb frag-muh nt, -ment, frag-ment] /noun ˈfræg mənt; verb ˈfræg mənt, -mɛnt, frægˈmɛnt/ noun 1. a part broken off or detached: scattered fragments of the broken vase. 2. an isolated, unfinished, or incomplete part: She played a fragment of her latest composition. 3. an odd piece, bit, or scrap. verb (used without […]

  • Fragmentally

    [frag-men-tl] /frægˈmɛn tl/ adjective 1. . 2. Geology. (def 3). /fræɡˈmɛntəl/ adjective 1. (of rocks or deposits) composed of fragments of pre-existing rocks and minerals 2. another word for fragmentary


Disclaimer: Fragile x-chromosome definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.