chromosomal
|chro-mo-so-mal|
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/ˌkroʊməˈsoʊməl/
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/ˌkrəʊməˈsəʊməl/
(chromosome)
genetic structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chromosomal' originates from the Greek word 'khrōma,' meaning 'color,' and 'sōma,' meaning 'body,' referring to the colored bodies observed in cells.
Historical Evolution
'Chromosome' was coined in the late 19th century from the German word 'Chromosom,' which was derived from the Greek roots.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the colored bodies in cells, and now it refers to the structures carrying genetic information.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving chromosomes.
Chromosomal abnormalities can lead to genetic disorders.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 16:56