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Chromosome Disorders

Chromosomes hold the genetic keys to all of the body's functions. There may be errors on any of the body's 23 pairs of chromosomes, such as broken or missing pieces or too many pieces or copies. Links below are grouped by chromosome number (1-22 and sex chromosomes).
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