Monarch Disease Ontology identifier MONDO_0016890 (partial deletion of the short arm of chromosome 8) can be described as follows. Chromosome 8p deletion is a chromosome abnormality that affects many different parts of the body. People with this condition are missing genetic material located on the short arm (p) of chromosome 8 in each cell. The severity of the condition and the associated signs and symptoms vary based on the size and location of the deletion and which genes are involved. Most cases are not inherited, although affected people can pass the deletion on to their children. Treatment is based on the signs and symptoms present in each person. Also known as: partial deletion of chromosome 8p, partial deletion of the short arm of chromosome type 8, partial monosomy of chromosome 8p, partial monosomy of the short arm of chromosome 8.