anomalías cromosómicas
/anomalias kɾomosomikas/from spelling rules
The English phrase chromosomal abnormalities is translated into Spanish as anomalías cromosómicas.
The phrase is used to describe chromosomal abnormalities.
Which one should you use?
While anomalías cromosómicas is the standard term, alteraciones cromosómicas is a common and equally valid synonym used in medical contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the term Trastornos Cromosómicos is used to describe chromosomal abnormalities.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is anomalía cromosómica, where both the noun and the adjective are singular.
Did you know?
- The word cromosómica shares its root with the Greek word for 'colour', because the dyes used to see them under a microscope originally highlighted their chromatic nature.
- While anomalías cromosómicas is the technical term, Spanish speakers often use the phrase síndromes genéticos in casual conversation to refer to the resulting conditions.
- The Spanish word anomalía shares a root with the English word 'anomaly', but in Spanish, it is used more frequently in a wide variety of non-medical, daily contexts to describe anything slightly unusual.
Examples in context
- Los médicos están investigando las anomalías cromosómicas en el feto.The doctors are investigating the chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.
- Creo que su hijo podría tener problemas en los cromosomas.I think your child might have chromosomal abnormalities.
- El estudio detectó algunas anomalías cromosómicas.The study detected some chromosomal abnormalities.
- No todas las anomalías cromosómicas son visibles al microscopio.Not all chromosomal abnormalities are visible under a microscope.
- La paciente presenta diversas anomalías cromosómicas.The patient presents various chromosomal abnormalities.
Example conversation
A doctor explains test results to a colleague in a hospital.
- JavierMaría, ¿has revisado los resultados de la paciente?María, have you reviewed the patient's results?
- MaríaSí, Javier, muestran varias anomalías cromosómicas.Yes, Javier, they show several chromosomal abnormalities.
- JavierEs una noticia difícil para ella.It is difficult news for her.
- MaríaDebemos explicarle todo con calma.We must explain everything to her calmly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
