Meaning
chromosome
- a thread-like structure of nucleic acids carrying genetic information found in cell nuclei
In a sentence
Gli esseri umani possiedono normalmente ventitré coppie di cromosomi in ogni cellula.
Humans normally have twenty-three pairs of chromosomes in each cell.
L'analisi genetica ha evidenziato una leggera anomalia nel cromosoma nove.
Genetic testing revealed a slight abnormality on chromosome nine.
Il cromosoma X porta geni essenziali per molte funzioni cellulari importanti.
The X chromosome carries genes essential for many important cellular functions.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cromosoma | masculine · singular |
| cromosomi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Masculine despite ending in '-a' (Greek origin); plural form is 'cromosomi'.