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
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The chief interest in this abnormality centers in the fact that the two small chromosomes of this specimen behave exactly like the usual single one, emphasizing the individuality of this particular heterochromosome.
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, spireme stages, showing the heterochromosome group. 133-135.
From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Nettie Maria Stevens
The small heterochromosome divides in the second spindle in advance of the others as seen in figure 150.
From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Nettie Maria Stevens
First spermatocyte from the same testis, metaphase showing a similar heterochromosome group.
From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Nettie Maria Stevens
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