SAT-chromosome

noun

ˈsat-;
ˌeˌsāˈtē-
1
: a chromosome including the nucleolus organizer
2
: a chromosome with one or more satellites

Word History

Etymology

SAT abbreviation of New Latin Sine Acido Thymonucleico without thymonucleic acid

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“SAT-chromosome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SAT-chromosome. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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