Definition of Metacentric chromosome

1. Noun. A chromosome having two equal arms because the centromere is in median position.

Generic synonyms: Chromosome

Medical Definition of Metacentric chromosome

1. A chromosome with a centrally placed centromere that divides the chromosome into two arms of approximately equal length. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metacentric Chromosome

metacarpals
metacarpectomy
metacarpi
metacarpohypothenar reflex
metacarpophalangeal
metacarpophalangeal articulations
metacarpophalangeal joint
metacarpophalangeal joints
metacarpothenar reflex
metacarpus
metacenter
metacenters
metacentre
metacentres
metacentric
metacentric chromosome (current term)
metacentric stability
metacentrics
metacercaria
metacercariae
metacercarial
metacetone
metacharacter
metacharacters
metachloral
metachromasia
metachromasy
metachromatic
metachromatic bodies

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