chromosomal complement
[/kroʊ.məˈsoʊ.məl ˈkɑm.pləˌmɛnt/]
nounpl: chromosomal complements
complemento cromossômico
1. The complete set of chromosomes present in a cell, including their number and structure characteristic of a species or individual
The chromosomal complement of humans consists of 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs.
O complemento cromossômico dos humanos consiste em 46 cromossomos organizados em 23 pares.
2. The total genetic material in terms of chromosome number and morphology specific to an organism or cell type
Genetic disorders can result from abnormalities in the chromosomal complement.
Distúrbios genéticos podem resultar de anormalidades no complemento cromossômico.
3. The karyotype or genomic composition of chromosomes in a particular organism
Down syndrome occurs when there is an extra chromosome in the chromosomal complement.
A síndrome de Down ocorre quando há um cromossomo extra no complemento cromossômico.
This is a technical term primarily used in genetics, medicine, and biology. In Brazil, it appears frequently in medical literature, genetic counseling, and prenatal diagnosis reports. The term gained increased cultural prominence with advances in genetic testing and prenatal screening technologies. It is equally used in both Brazilian and European Portuguese-speaking medical communities, though with different spelling conventions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
abnormal chromosomal complement - complemento cromossômico anormal
complete chromosomal complement - complemento cromossômico completo
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