Autosome

常染色体

英文解释

Autosomes are the numbered chromosomes in addition to the sex chromosomes. Humans have 22 pairs of autosomes and one sex chromosome (XX or XY). Autosomal numbering is roughly related to their size.

中文解释

常染色体是除性染色体之外的被编号的染色体。人类有 22 对常染色体和一对性染色体 (XX 或 XY)。常染色体的编号大致与它们的大小有关。

参考文献

[1]. Shahrabi S, et al. Sex chromosome changes in leukemia: cytogenetics and molecular aspects. Hematology. 2018 Apr;23(3):139-147.