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Philadelphia Chromosome

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A translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22. It is the hallmark for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). [ ]

Term info

Label

Philadelphia Chromosome

Synonyms
  • Ph
  • Philadelphia Chromosome
  • Philadelphia Translocation
  • Philadelphia chromosome
Subsets

NCIT_C116977, NCIT_C142800, NCIT_C142799

ALT DEFINITION

An abnormality of chromosome 22 in which part of chromosome 9 is transferred to it. Bone marrow cells that contain the Philadelphia chromosome are often found in chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Display Name

Philadelphia Chromosome

Legacy Concept Name

Philadelphia_Chromosome

Preferred Name

Philadelphia Chromosome

Semantic Type

Cell or Molecular Dysfunction

UMLS CUI

C0031526

code

C28452