Allosome
/ˈal.əˌsəʊm/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 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."
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"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."
Etymology
From allo- + -some.