nounmasculinepl: cromossomos
chromosome
1. A structure in cells that contains genetic material (DNA) and is responsible for transmitting hereditary characteristics
Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes in their cells.
Os seres humanos têm 23 pares de cromossomos em suas células.
2. The microscopic thread-like structure visible during cell division that carries genes
During meiosis, chromosomes separate to create gametes.
Durante a meiose, os cromossomos se separam para criar gametas.
This is a scientific and technical term used uniformly across Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries in academic, medical, and educational contexts. There is no colloquial or slang variation. European Portuguese uses the spelling 'cromossoma' while Brazilian Portuguese uses 'cromossomo'.
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