Term Name: | mosaicism |
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Synonyms: | heterogeneity |
Definition: | An organismal quality inhering in a bearer by virtue of the bearer's having two or more cell populations that differ in genetic makeup. This situation can affect any type of cell, including blood cells, gametes (egg and sperm cells), and skin. |
Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0002048] |