non-chromosomal
|non-chro-mo-so-mal|
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/nɒnˌkroʊməˈsoʊməl/
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/nɒnˌkrəʊməˈsəʊməl/
not related to chromosomes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-chromosomal' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'chromosomal' which relates to 'chromosome'.
Historical Evolution
'non-chromosomal' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'chromosomal', indicating the absence of a chromosomal relation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to chromosomes', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving chromosomes.
The disease is non-chromosomal, meaning it is not linked to any chromosomal abnormalities.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 16:46