W-chromosome

A form of W chromosome — The smaller chromosome that has fewer genes, in the ZW system.

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Meanings

nounW-chromosome (plural W-chromosomes)

plural W-chromosomes

  1. alternativebiologyAlternative spelling of W chromosome.
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W-chromosome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/W-chromosome

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