triploidy

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Triploidy is a genetic condition where an organism has three sets of chromosomes instead of the usual two. This means that instead of the normal 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs, an individual with triploidy has 69 chromosomes. This abnormality occurs due to errors in cell division during fertilization, leading to an extra complete set of chromosomes.123

Triploidy is a rare chromosomal disorder that typically results in miscarriage or severe congenital disorders if the pregnancy goes to term. It is distinct from trisomy, which involves an extra copy of a single chromosome, not an entire extra set.312

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chromosomal disorder
…can be duplicated three (triploidy) or more (polyploidy) times; or one arm or part of one arm of a single chromosome may be missing (deletion). Part of one chromosome may be transferred to another (translocation), which has no effect on the person in which it occurs but generally causes…
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…can be duplicated three (triploidy) or more (polyploidy) times; or one arm or part of one arm of a single chromosome may be missing (deletion). Part of one chromosome may be transferred to another (translocation), which has no effect on the person in which it occurs but generally causes…
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