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 and sometimes found in acute lymphocytic leukemia.
( FIH-luh-DEL-fee-uh KROH-muh-some )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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