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Noun: chromosome  'krow-mu,sowm
  1. A structure of DNA and associated proteins in the cell nucleus that carries genetic information
    "Humans have 23 chromosome pairs, consisting of 22 autosomal pairs plus one pair of sex chromosomes"

Derived forms: chromosomes

Type of: body

Part of: cell nucleus, karyon, nucleus

Encyclopedia: Chromosome