chromosome
chromosome
noun kroh-moh-ZOHM Rare
Origin: Greek khroma (colour) + soma (body)
Usage Note
Chromosome is masculine in French despite ending in a silent e. The adjective is chromosomique (anomalie chromosomique — chromosomal abnormality). Humans have 46 chromosomes (chromosomes), and the pair that determines biological sex is referred to as les chromosomes sexuels.
Examples
"Chaque cellule contient 46 chromosomes."
Natural Translation
Each cell contains 46 chromosomes.
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