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chromosomal

/ˌkroʊməˈsoʊməl/ /ˌkroʊməˈzoʊməl/

Meanings
adjective
Of or relating to chromosomes.

Examples :

"The doctor ordered a chromosomal analysis to check for any genetic abnormalities. "
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analysis noun

/əˈnælɪsɪs/

Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory etc.).

"The teacher's analysis of the student's essay focused on identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the argument. "

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abnormalities noun

/ˌæbnɔːrˈmælətiz/ /ˌæbnɔːrˈmælətɪz/

The state or quality of being abnormal; variation; irregularity.

"The doctor ordered more tests to check for any abnormalities in the blood sample. "

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of preposition

/ɔv/ /ɒv/ /ə/ /ʌv/

Expressing distance or motion.

"The school is located five miles of the town center. "

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any adverb

/ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/

To even the slightest extent, at all.

"I will not remain here any longer."

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for conjunction

/fɔːr/

In order to.

"I saved money for a new car."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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ordered verb

/ˈɔːdəd/ /ˈɔɹdɚd/

To set in some sort of order.

"She ordered the books on the shelf by the author's last name. "

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check noun

/t͡ʃɛk/

A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.

"The checkmate was imminent; the king was in check. "

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chromosomes noun

/ˈkroʊməˌsoʊmz/ /ˈkroʊməˌzoʊmz/

A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

"Chromosomes store genetic information."

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genetic adjective

[d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk]

Relating to genetics or genes.

"My brother has a genetic predisposition to being a good athlete. "

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."