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Robertsonian

Syllabification: (Rob·ert·so·ni·an)

Pronunciation: /ˌräbərtˈsōnēən/

Definition of Robertsonian

adjective

Genetics

denoting a chromosome with a central centromere formed from two chromosomes having noncentral centromeres.
(of a karyotypic change or translocation) brought about by this process.