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The origin of telocentric chromosomes in man: a girl with tel(Xq)
Human Genetics
|January 1, 1981
Abstract:
A mentally retarded girl with several Turner symptoms had the chromosome constitution 46,Xtel(Xq). The abnormal X chromosome appeared to be completely telocentric and stable. It was late-replicating and formed a smaller than normal Barr body. The origin of telocentric chromosomes is discussed.