noun
- plural of mosaicism; conditions in which an individual has two or more populations of cells with different genetic makeups
Usage: medical; genetics
Examples
- The patient showed multiple mosaicisms affecting different organ systems.
- Researchers studied various mosaicisms to understand genetic diversity within individuals.
- Some mosaicisms are so mild they go undetected throughout a person’s life.
- The laboratory specializes in detecting rare mosaicisms in prenatal samples.
- Different types of mosaicisms can result from errors during cell division.
- Genetic counselors explain how mosaicisms might affect future generations.