Definition of "monosomy" []

• A genetic disorder with the presence of only one chromosome (instead of the typical two in humans) from a pair. (noun)

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• "Here one pair is represented by one chromosome, this is called monosomy (Turner syndrome = one X and absent Y chromosome)."
• "These will result in monosomy or trisomy, and these will usually not come to term."
• "Monosomy X, called Turner syndrome, occurs about once in every 5000 births and is the only known viable monosomy in humans."