gonosomal

/ˌgɒnɒˈsɒmɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the sex cells or reproductive cells

“The gonosomal inheritance pattern is different from the mitochondrial inheritance pattern.”

2. noun

the sex cells or reproductive cells of an organism

“The gonosomal cells were studied under a microscope.”

3. noun

the genetic material of the sex cells or reproductive cells

“The gonosomal DNA was analyzed to determine the genetic makeup of the organism.”

Synonyms

  • genital
  • reproductive
  • sex

Antonyms

  • infertile
  • sterile