Definition of X chromosome

1. Noun. The sex chromosome that is present in both sexes: singly in males and doubly in females. "Human females normally have two X chromosomes"

Generic synonyms: Sex Chromosome

Definition of X chromosome

1. Noun. (genetics) A mammalian sex chromosome. Cells of females have a pair of X chromosomes while cells of males have an X and a Y. ¹

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Medical Definition of X chromosome

1. A sex chromosome. In mammals paired in females (XX), in amphibia paired in males. (11 May 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of X Chromosome

XXX female
XXXed
XXXing
XXXs
XXY
XXY-syndrome
XXY male
XX male
XYY
XYY male
XYZ
X Prize
X body
X chromosomes
X disease
X disease of cattle
X factor
X factors
X inactivation
X linked disease
X mark
X marks
X marks the spot
X out
X ray
X zone
Xaa

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