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chromosome

/ˈkrɒməsoʊm/ noun · British & US
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What does chromosome mean?

noun

A thread-like structure found in the nucleus of a cell, carrying genetic information in the form of DNA.

Example

"The human body has 23 pairs of chromosomes, which determine its genetic makeup."

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