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allosome

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Main Entry: al·lo·some
Pronunciation: 'al-&-"sOm
Function: noun
: an atypical chromosome; especially : SEX CHROMOSOME —compare AUTOSOME
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allosome al·lo·some (āl'ə-sōm')
n.
A chromosome that differs from an ordinary autosome in form, size, or behavior; a sex chromosome. Also called heterochromosome, heterotypical chromosome.

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