Glossary Term
Autosome
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A chromosome not involved in sex determination. The diploid human genome consists of a total of 46 chromosomes which includes 22 pairs of autosomes.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C32168. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
AutosomalAutosome