What is a synonym for "chromosomal"?

Common synonyms include: nuclear.

How do you pronounce "chromosomal"?

Pronounced //ˌkɹoʊməˈsoʊməl//.

Chromosomal

//ˌkɹoʊməˈsoʊməl// adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or relating to chromosomes. not-comparable

Adjective

1
of or relating to a chromosome wordnet

Synonyms

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nuclear

Example

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"The project collects DNA samples and analyzes chromosomal locations, known as loci, to identify and catalog genetic similarities and differences in human beings."

Etymology

From chromosome + -al.

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chromosomal localization

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