X chromosome

noun

Definition of X chromosome

: a sex chromosome that usually occurs paired in each female cell and single in each male cell in species in which the male typically has two unlike sex chromosomes — compare y chromosome

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for X chromosome

X chromosome

noun

English Language Learners Definition of X chromosome

: a type of chromosome that is found in pairs in the cells of female mammals and is found with the Y chromosome in the cells of male mammals

See the full definition for X chromosome in the English Language Learners Dictionary

X chromosome

noun

Medical Definition of X chromosome

: a sex chromosome that usually occurs paired in each female cell and single in each male cell in species in which the male typically has two unlike sex chromosomes — compare y chromosome

X chromosome

Definition of X chromosome

First Known Use of X chromosome

English Language Learners Definition of X chromosome

Medical Definition of X chromosome

WORD OF THE DAY

jeopardize