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Phenotypic Quality Ontology

mosaicism

Term ID
PATO:0002048
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.
References
Ontology
Phenotypic Quality Ontology
Relationships
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