monosome

noun
mono·​some | \ ˈmä-nə-ˌsōm How to pronounce monosome (audio) \

Definition of monosome

1 : a chromosome lacking a synaptic mate especially : an unpaired X chromosome
2 : a single ribosome

First Known Use of monosome

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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monosome

noun
mono·​some | \ ˈmän-ə-ˌsōm How to pronounce monosome (audio) \

Medical Definition of monosome

1 : a chromosome lacking a synaptic mate especially : an unpaired X chromosome
2 : a single ribosome