Inversion

Pronunciation
/in-VER-sion/
Category
Genetics
Singular
Inversion
Plural
Inversions

Definition

A genetic phenomenon in which a section of a chromosome is reversed end to end.

Etymology

From Latin 'in-', meaning 'into' or 'upon', and 'vertere', meaning 'to turn'.

Example

Chromosomal inversions can lead to various genetic disorders depending on the genes involved.

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