Mosaicism Definition

Mosaicism Sentence Examples

• Such gross somatic mosaicism was not observed in three other lines examined, further emphasizing a role for flanking DNA in modulating repeat stability.

• Furthermore, the only abnormal genes were found in abnormal lung and kidney tissue, arguing against genetic mosaicism.

• Specifically, in 2% of patients, the mutated TSC gene is not detected in either parent because of germline mosaicism.

• We do occasionally find mosaicism in chorion villous cells obtained by the CVS test at 12 weeks gestation.

• Another feature of fragile X syndrome is that mosaicism is present in 15 to 20 percent of those affected by the condition.