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chromosome band

noun

any of the transverse bands that appear on a chromosome after staining. The banding pattern is unique to each type of chromosome, allowing characterization

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Words nearby chromosome band

chromosomal region, chromosomal syndrome, chromosomal trait, chromosome, chromosome aberration, chromosome band, chromosome map, chromosome mapping, chromosome number, chromosomes, chromosphere
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Medical definitions for chromosome band

chromosome band

n.

An area across the width of a chromosome that stains darkly or in a contrasting manner.
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