mon·o·some (m n  -s m )n. 1. A chromosome having no homologue, especially an unpaired X-chromosome. 2. A single ribosome, especially one combined with a molecule of mRNA. mon o·somic (-sm k) adj.mon o·somy n. |
monosome
[mon′əsōm]
Etymology: Gk, monos + soma, body
1 an unpaired X or Y chromosome. Also called accessory chromosome.
2 the single, unpaired chromosome in monosomy.
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