autosome

autosome definition - medical

au·to·some (ôˈtə-sōmˌ)

noun
A chromosome other than a sex chromosome, normally occurring in pairs in somatic cells and singly in gametes.

Related Forms:

  • auˌto·soˈmal (-sōˈməl) adjective

Related Forms:

  • auˌto·soˈmal·ly adverb

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