Chromosome deletion refers to a condition where a piece of genetic material is missing from a chromosome. This can lead to various health problems or developmental issues in individuals. Full definition
In the early 1990s, researchers were often only able to find glaring chromosome deletions and were stuck trying to infer how the deletions affected the workings of cells. (sciencemag.org)
Where there were concentrations of tumor suppressor genes alongside fewer oncogenes and fewer genes essential to survival, there was more chromosome deletion. (sciencedaily.com)
A cluster of highly potent tumor suppressors was more likely to mean chromosome deletion than a cluster of weak suppressors. (sciencedaily.com)