satellite chromosome

sat·el·lite chro·mo·some

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Definition of satellite chromosome words

noun satellite chromosome a type of densely staining chromosome of uncertain biological function, found in many plant and animal species. 1

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1975-80

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