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autosome

/ˈɔːtəʊsəʊm/

/ˈɔːtəˌsoʊm/

autosomenoun

autosomes

/ˈɔːtəʊsəʊm/

/ˈɔːtəˌsoʊm/

Translations

An autosome is any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome.

Аутосома — это любая хромосома, которая не является половой хромосомой.

Definitions

Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; humans have 22 pairs of autosomes.

The genetic disorder was traced to a mutation on one of the autosomes.

Synonyms

genetic material

hereditary factor

autosomeadjective

/ˈɔː.tə.səʊm/

/ˈɔː.tə.soʊm/

Used attributively in scientific contexts.

Definitions

Relating to, located on, or involving an autosome.

Autosome mapping techniques have become increasingly precise.

Synonyms