Glossary Term
Chromosome
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A structure found in cells that is comprised of a strand of linearized double-stranded DNA plus proteins that package the DNA in a condensed coil form and regulate chromosomal function.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C13202. 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
ChromosomalChromosome