Y-chromosome

Y chromosome

noun Genetics.
a sex chromosome of humans and most mammals that is present only in males and is paired with an X chromosome.
Compare X chromosome.


Origin:
1920–25

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Y-chromosome
 
n
Compare X-chromosome the sex chromosome that occurs as one of a pair with the X-chromosome in the diploid cells of the males of many animals, including humans

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Medical Dictionary

Y-chromosome n.
The sex chromosome associated with male characteristics, occurring with one X-chromosome in the male sex chromosome pair.

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Y-chromosome  
The sex chromosome that is paired with an X-chromosome in males. Most of the genes on the X-chromosome determine physical attributes associated with males, such as the development of testes. See more at sex chromosome. See Note at sex.
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