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monosome
mon·o·some [ mónnə sm ] (plural mon·o·somes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. unpaired chromosome: a single isolated chromosome, especially an unpaired X-chromosome
2. single ribosome: a single protein-manufacturing particle ribosome combined with messenger RNA

mon·o·so·mic [ mònnə sṓmik ] adjective
mon·o·so·my noun
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