Heterochromosome

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A sex chromosome
  2. 2
    A chromosome rich in heterochromatin

Synonyms

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chromosome

Etymology

From hetero- + chromosome.

Related phrases

sex chromosome

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