Remarkable situation where both chromosomes in a pair are from one parent and neither from the other. Isodisomy causes some birth defects and, we suspect, plays a role in cancer. Also called uniparental disomy. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Isodisomy: Remarkable situation where both chromosomes in a pair are from one parent and neither from the other. Isodisomy causes some birth defects and, we suspect, plays a role in cancer. Also called uniparental disomy. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4056