allosome

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English

Etymology

From allo- +‎ -some.

Noun

allosome (plural allosomes)

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  1. (genetics) A sex chromosome that differs from an ordinary autosome in form, size, or behaviour.
    The human sex chromosomes are a typical pair of allosomes. The X chromosome is present in the ovum, while either X or Y chromosomes can be present in sperm.

Translations

French

Etymology

From allo- +‎ -some.

Noun

allosome m (plural allosomes)

  1. (genetics) allosome
    Synonym: gonosome

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