y-chromosome

y-chro·mo·some

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Definitions of y-chromosome word

noun y-chromosome a sex chromosome of humans and most mammals that is present only in males and is paired with an X chromosome. 1
noun y-chromosome (genetics) Alternative spelling of Y chromosome. 0

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25

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