X chromosome meaning

UK US /ɛks ˈkroʊməsoʊm/ 4 syllables

X chromosome (noun): the sex chromosome that is present in both sexes: singly in males and doubly in females.

Definition of X chromosome

  1. the sex chromosome that is present in both sexes: singly in males and doubly in females
    • human females normally have two X chromosomes

    Type of: sex chromosome

How to pronounce X chromosome

X chromosome is pronounced /ɛks ˈkroʊməsoʊm/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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