X CHROMOSOME


Meaning of X CHROMOSOME in English

(~s)

An ~ is one of an identical pair of chromosomes found in a woman’s cells, or one of a non-identical pair found in a man’s cells. ~s are associated with female characteristics. Compare Y chromosome .

N-COUNT

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