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Chromosome
Chro′mo-someˊ
,Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] color + [GREEK] the body.]
(Biol.)
One of the minute bodies into which the chromatin of the nucleus is resolved during mitotic cell division; the
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of Weismann. Definition 2025
chromosome
chromosome
English
An illustration of chromosome, with its parts. (1) Chromatid. One of the two identical parts of the chromosome after S phase. (2) Centromere. The point where the two chromatids touch, and where the microtubules attach. (3) Short arm (4) Long arm.
Noun
chromosome (plural chromosomes)
- (cytology, genetics) A structure in the cell nucleus that contains DNA, histone protein, and other structural proteins.
- Chromosomes store genetic information.
Derived terms
Derived terms
Translations
structure in the cell nucleus
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External links
- chromosome in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- chromosome in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- chromosome at OneLook Dictionary Search
French
Etymology
19th century: chromo- + -some, from German Chromosom, ultimately from Ancient Greek χρῶμα (khrôma, “colour”) + σῶμα (sôma, “body”) (because they are stained under the microscope).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kʁɔ.mɔ.zɔm/
- Homophone: chromosomes
- Hyphenation: chro‧mo‧some
Noun
chromosome m (plural chromosomes)
Derived terms
- chromosomique
- hétérochromosome
Holonyms
- caryotype