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  1. Chromosomal translocation - Wikipedia

    This includes "balanced" and "unbalanced" translocation, with three main types: "reciprocal", "nonreciprocal" and "Robertsonian" translocation. Reciprocal translocation is a chromosome …

  2. What Are Translocations? What Disorders Do They Cause? - WebMD

    Dec 2, 2024 · A translocation chromosome mutation can be of two types — reciprocal and Robertsonian. In a reciprocal translocation, two different chromosomes have exchanged pieces with …

  3. Translocation - National Human Genome Research Institute

    4 days ago · A translocation, as related to genetics, occurs when a chromosome breaks and the (typically two) fragmented pieces re-attach to different chromosomes. The detection of chromosomal …

  4. Mechanisms driving chromosomal translocations: lost in time and space

    Though at least species is kept constant, there remains many differences in experimental model, including the specific translocation assessed, the means by which chromosome breaks are …

  5. Translocation: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    Nov 1, 2023 · Translocation means a change in location. It often refers to genetics, when part of a chromosome is transferred to another chromosome. Chromosomes are structures that carry genes, …

  6. What Is a Chromosomal Translocation and How Does It Happen?

    Jul 24, 2025 · A chromosomal translocation occurs when a piece from one chromosome breaks off and reattaches to a different chromosome, or when two chromosomes swap pieces. This rearrangement …

  7. What is a translocation? – MyPathologyReport

    A translocation is a type of genetic change where a piece of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to a different chromosome. Chromosomes are structures inside your cells that carry DNA, the …

  8. What Are Translocations? - iCliniq

    Feb 26, 2024 · Translocation is the process by which a piece of a gene moves from one location to another inside a cell's genome or between different cells or organisms.

  9. Overview of Genetics Translocation

    Dec 20, 2023 · Genetics translocation, also known as chromosome translocation, is a type of genetic mutation that involves the rearrangement of genetic material between two different chromosomes.

  10. Definition of translocation - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

    translocation (TRANZ-loh-KAY-shun) A genetic change in which a piece of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome. Sometimes pieces from two different chromosomes will trade …