extrachromosomal
|ex-tra-chro-mo-so-mal|
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/ˌɛkstrəˌkroʊməˈsoʊməl/
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/ˌɛkstrəˌkrəʊməˈsəʊməl/
outside chromosomes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'extrachromosomal' originates from the prefix 'extra-' meaning 'outside' and 'chromosomal' relating to chromosomes.
Historical Evolution
'extrachromosomal' was formed by combining 'extra-' with 'chromosomal' to describe elements outside the chromosomes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'outside the chromosomes,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
located or occurring outside the chromosomes.
Extrachromosomal DNA can be found in mitochondria.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 12:28