heterochromosome
Americannoun
noun
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an atypical chromosome, esp a sex chromosome
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a chromosome composed mainly of heterochromatin
Etymology
Origin of heterochromosome
First recorded in 1900–05; hetero- + chromosome
Example Sentences
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First spermatocyte from the same testis, metaphase showing a similar heterochromosome group.
From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Nettie Maria Stevens
Heterochromosome group. p = plasmosome, l = large heterochromosome, s = small heterochromosome. 24-27.
From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Nettie Maria Stevens
First spermatocyte, equatorial plates, x the heterochromosome pair.
From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Nettie Maria Stevens
Figures 72-74 show the metakinesis of the heterochromosome bivalent.
From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Nettie Maria Stevens
First spermatocyte, growth stage showing the heterochromosome group.
From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Nettie Maria Stevens
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