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allosomal
This term is used exclusively within the specialized fields of genetics and cytology to distinguish sex chromosomes from autosomes. It carries a clinical and technical tone, appearing primarily in scientific papers, medical reports, and biological textbooks rather than in general conversation.
Because it describes a specific biological category, it is used as a classifying adjective. It typically modifies nouns such as mutation, inheritance, or chromosome to specify that the genetic event is restricted to the X or Y chromosomes.
Meanings
Examples
The researcher identified an allosomal mutation that affected only the male offspring.
Allosomal inheritance patterns often differ significantly from those of autosomes.
Allosomal inheritance patterns often differ significantly from those of autosomes.
I wonder if the gene for this specific protein is located on an allosomal chromosome.
The study focuses on allosomal recombination during meiosis.
We need to determine if the disorder is caused by an allosomal abnormality.
The professor explained how allosomal genes determine the biological sex of the organism.
Certain allosomal markers are used to track lineage in population genetics.