fragile X chromosome


frag·ile X chro·mo·some

an X chromosome with a fragile site near the end of the long arm, resulting in the appearance of an almost detached fragment; demonstrated only under special culture conditions; frequently associated with X-linked mental retardation. See: Renpenning syndrome.

frag·ile X chro·mo·some

(fraj'il krō'mŏ-sōm) An X chromosome with a weak (i.e., fragile) site near the end of the long arm, resulting in the appearance of an almost detached fragment; frequently associated with X-linked mental retardation.