Y chromosome
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noun Genetics.
a sex chromosome of humans and most mammals that is present only in males and is paired with an X chromosome.
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Origin of Y chromosome
First recorded in 1920–25
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British Dictionary definitions for Y chromosome
Y-chromosome
noun
the sex chromosome that occurs as one of a pair with the X-chromosome in the diploid cells of the males of many animals, including humansCompare X-chromosome
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Medical definitions for Y chromosome
Y-chromosome
n.
The sex chromosome associated with male characteristics, occurring with one X-chromosome in the male sex chromosome pair.
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Scientific definitions for Y chromosome
Y-chromosome
The sex chromosome that is paired with an X-chromosome in males. Most of the genes on the X-chromosome determine physical attributes associated with males, such as the development of testes. See more at sex chromosome. See Note at sex.
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