Chr
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A short form scientists use for a chromosome that holds genes in a cell
- noun
- Specialized
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cromosoma
- The geneticist explained that Chr 1 contains specific genes linked to inherited disorders.
Examples
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Note: Chr = chromosome; CI = confidence interval; CVA = cardiovascular accident; GWA = genome-wide association; RR = relative risk. The total number of participants was 5,974.
Academic text (2012) -
Researchers analyzed the function of Chr 15 in relation to the development of certain diseases.
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In their study, they identified several mutations located on Chr 3 that affect skin pigmentation.
Synonyms
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A long thin structure inside cells that carries genes
is the shortened written form used to name that structure
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chr is used in science as a short form of chromosome, a word made of Greek parts chroma 'color' and soma 'body' because these parts take up color when cells are stained, so Chr plus a number names a specific chromosome.