What is another word for Translocations?
Pronunciation: [tɹanslə͡ʊkˈe͡ɪʃənz] (IPA) 
Translocations refer to the movement of genetic material from one chromosome to another. Synonyms for this term can include chromosomal aberrations, chromosome transposition, gene rearrangements, and structural variations. Chromosomal aberrations refer to any alteration in the structure or number of chromosomes, including translocations. Chromosome transposition refers specifically to the movement of a segment of a chromosome to another chromosome. Gene rearrangements describe the process of genes being reshuffled within a chromosome or moved to a different chromosome. Structural variations refer to any changes in the structure of chromosomes, which can include translocations, inversions, and deletions. Understanding these synonyms is crucial for interpreting genetic data and diagnosing genetic disorders.
