Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

allosome

/ˈæl.əˌsoʊm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: al-lo-some
IPA: /ˈæl.əˌsoʊm/

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A sex chromosome that differs from an ordinary autosome in form, size, or behaviour.

Example Sentences

"The human sex chromosomes are a typical pair of allosomes. The X chromosome is present in the ovum, while either X or Y chromosomes can be present in sperm."

Etymology

From allo- + -some.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: allo
Suffix: some

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈæl.əˌsoʊm/
British English: /ˈal.əˌsəʊm/

Inflected Forms

allosomes (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

allosomal allosomic

Questions

How do you pronounce allosome?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæl.əˌsoʊm/.
What does allosome mean?: A sex chromosome that differs from an ordinary autosome in form, size, or behaviour.
Where does allosome come from?: From allo- + -some.

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