microchromosome

noun

mi·​cro·​chro·​mo·​some -ˈkrō-mə-ˌsōm, -ˌzōm How to pronounce microchromosome (audio)
: any of the smaller chromosomes of a species that exhibits chromosomal polymorphism in size

Dictionary Entries Near microchromosome

Cite this Entry

“Microchromosome.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/microchromosome. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!