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Autosome

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autosome /au·to·some/ (-som) any non–sex-determining chromosome; in humans there are 22 pairs of autosomes.autoso´mal
au·to·some (ôt-sm)
n.
A chromosome other than a sex chromosome, normally occurring in pairs in somatic cells and singly in gametes.
auto·somal (-sml) adj.
auto·somal·ly adv.
Autosome
A chromosome not involved in sex determination.
Mentioned in: Peroxisomal Disorders
autosome
any chromosome other than the sex chromosomes.
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