An X chromosome is one of an identical pair of chromosomes found in a woman's cells, or one of a non-identical pair found in a man's cells. X chromosomesare associated with female characteristics. Compare Y chromosome.
X chromosome in British English
(ɛks ˈkrəʊməˌsəʊm)
noun
the sex chromosome that occurs in pairs in the diploid cells of the females of many animals, including humans, and as one of a pair with the Y-chromosome in those of males
X-chromosome in British English
noun
the sex chromosome that occurs in pairs in the diploid cells of the females of manyanimals, including humans, and as one of a pair with the Y-chromosome in those ofmales
Compare Y-chromosome
X chromosome in American English
Genetics
one of the sex chromosomes
see also sex chromosome
Examples of 'X chromosome' in a sentence
X chromosome
There is only one toiletry area where my X-chromosome imbalance bursts rampantly out of its dark but perfumed closet: I like a good bubble bath.