chromosome
Example Sentences
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"While the direct evidence of physical advantage in transgender people is pretty strong, the evidence of advantage for those with DSD, even though they have a Y chromosome, is highly disputed."
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
As men grow older, some of their cells gradually lose the Y chromosome.
From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026
The health effects linked to Y chromosome loss suggest it plays a broader role than once believed.
From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026
The Y chromosome contains relatively few genes beyond those involved in male development, so its absence was not expected to affect overall health.
From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026
The loss of part of a chromosome has perhaps deprived these cells of their “instructions” for normal behavior.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
