chromosomal

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   relating to, carried on, or caused by chromosomes

   The laboratory detected a chromosomal abnormality in the sample.

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From chromosome + -al. Chromosome was coined from Greek khroma ("color") + soma ("body") because these structures take up stains strongly under a microscope.

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