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chromosomal aberration
nounC2
/ˌkrəʊ.məˈsəʊ.məl ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/A structural abnormality or numerical change in the chromosomes of an organism, deviating from the typical arrangement or number.
chromosome
nounC1-C2
/ˈkrəʊ.mə.səʊm/A thread-like structure found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
chromosome band
nounC2
/ˈkrəʊ.mə.səʊm bænd/A distinct region on a chromosome, visible under a microscope when stained, which appears as a light or dark horizontal stripe and is used to identify specific genetic locations.
chromosome map
nounVery Low
/ˈkrəʊ.mə.səʊm ˌmæp/A diagram representing the relative positions of genes or other loci along a chromosome.
chromosome number
nounC1
/ˈkrəʊ.mə.səʊm ˈnʌm.bər/The total number of chromosomes present in the nucleus of a somatic cell of a given organism.
chromosphere
nounVery Low Frequency / Highly Specialised
/ˈkrəʊməˌsfɪə/The second of the three main layers of the Sun's atmosphere, located between the photosphere and the corona, characterized by a reddish glow visible during total solar eclipses.
chromyl
adjectivenounC2/Highly Specialized
/ˈkrəʊmɪl/The divalent radical CrO₂, or compounds containing it, especially the volatile liquid chromyl chloride (CrO₂Cl₂).
chronaxie
nounExtremely Low
/ˈkrɒnəksi/A specific measure of the time required for electrical stimulation of a nerve or muscle cell, related to the minimum duration of an electrical pulse needed to excite the tissue.
chronic
adjectivenounC1
/ˈkrɒnɪk/Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring, especially of a medical condition or problem.
chronic fatigue syndrome
nounC1-C2
/ˌkrɒnɪk fəˈtiːɡ ˌsɪndrəʊm/A long-term medical condition characterized by extreme and persistent fatigue that is not improved by rest and is not directly caused by other medical conditions.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
nounC1
/ˌkrɒnɪk əbˈstrʌktɪv ˈpʌlmənəri dɪˌziːz/A long-term, progressive lung disease where airflow from the lungs is obstructed, primarily caused by emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
chronicity
nounC1-C2
/krɒˈnɪsɪti/The state or quality of being chronic; the persistent, long-lasting, or recurring nature of something, especially a condition or disease.
chronicle
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.
chronicle play
nounC2
/ˈkrɒnɪkl pleɪ/A play that presents a sequence of historical events in chronological order, often focusing on the lives of monarchs and political figures.
chronicles
nounC1
/ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəlz/A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.
chrono
combining-formnounC1
/ˈkrɒn.əʊ/An informal shortening of words relating to time, most commonly 'chronometer' (a precise timekeeping instrument) or as a prefix in compounds.
chronobiology
nounLow
/ˌkrɒnəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/The scientific study of biological rhythms and internal clocks in living organisms.
chronogram
nounVery low
/ˈkrɒnəɡræm/A sentence, phrase, or inscription in which specific letters (interpreted as Roman numerals) add up to a particular year when summed.
chronograph
nounverb-transitiveC2
/ˈkrɒn.ə.ɡrɑːf/A device for measuring and recording time with precision, typically a stopwatch.
chronological age
nounC1
/ˌkrɒn.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl eɪdʒ/The exact number of years, months, and days a person has lived since birth.

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