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1 Definition of 5Q- syndrome

Meaning of 5Q- syndrome: A rare disorder caused by loss of part of the long arm (Q arm) of human chromosome 5.

A rare disorder caused by loss of part of the long arm (Q arm) of human chromosome 5. This syndrome affects myeloid (bone marrow) cells, causing treatment-resistant anemia, and myelodysplastic syndromes that may lead to acute myelogenous leukemia. Also called 5Q minus syndrome.

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