chromosome

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: chro-mo-some (3)

English Definition

A threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information.

Example Sentence

Humans have 46 chromosomes in each cell.

US IPA /ˈkroʊməsəʊm/
UK IPA /ˈkrəʊməsəʊm/