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aberration vs chromosomal aberration

chromosomal aberration vs aberration

aberration and chromosomal aberration both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
aberration Yes No No No
chromosomal aberration Yes No No No
As nouns, chromosomal aberration is a hyponym of aberration; that is, chromosomal aberration is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than aberration:
  • aberration: a state or condition markedly different from the norm
  • chromosomal aberration: any change in the normal structure or number of chromosomes; often results in physical or mental abnormalities
aberration (noun) chromosomal aberration (noun)
an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image any change in the normal structure or number of chromosomes; often results in physical or mental abnormalities
a disorder in one's mental state
a state or condition markedly different from the norm
Difference between aberration and chromosomal aberration

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