What is another word for acentric chromosome?
Pronunciation: [ɐsˈɛntɹɪk kɹˈə͡ʊməsˌə͡ʊm] (IPA) 
Acentric chromosomes are a type of chromosome that lacks a centromere, which is essential for proper chromosome segregation. These chromosomes are structurally unstable and prone to breakage, leading to genetic instability and diseases such as cancer. The term "acentric chromosome" is often used interchangeably with other related terms such as "chromosome deletion", "chromosome breakage" or "chromosome fragmentation". Some synonyms for acentric chromosome include "telomere-end loss", "truncated chromosome", "chromosome fragment", and "ring chromosome". These terms are used to describe different types of changes to chromosome structure that can lead to the loss of genetic material and chromosomal instability. Understanding the different synonyms for acentric chromosomes is important for geneticists and researchers studying chromosomal abnormalities and their links to disease.
