monosome

monosome definition - medical

mon·o·some (mŏnˈə-sōmˌ)

noun
  1. A chromosome having no homologue, especially an unpaired X-chromosome.
  2. A single ribosome, especially one combined with a molecule of mRNA.

Related Forms:

  • monˌo·soˈmic (-sōˈmĭk) adjective

Related Forms:

  • monˈo·soˌmy noun

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