Chromosome 17
| Chromosome 17 | |
|---|---|
| Term | Chromosome 17 |
| Short definition | Chromosome 17 - (pronounced) (KROH-moo-some. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Chromosome 17 - (pronounced) (KROH-moo-some. . . ) One of two chromosomes that is part of the 46 chromosomes found in the nucleus of most human cells. Specific changes in chromosome 17 can be found in patients with certain genetic disorders and some types of cancer, including bladder cancer, brain cancer and leukemia. Checking for these changes can help diagnose cancer or find out if the cancer has come back. Chromosome 17 is a type of tumor marker
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Chromosome 17
- Wikipedia's article - Chromosome 17
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