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Human X Chromosomes

The human female sex chromosome, being the differential sex chromosome carried by half the male gametes and all female gametes in humans.

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Abstract

The human female sex chromosome, being the differential sex chromosome carried by half the male gametes and all female gametes in humans.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Chromosomes, Human, X
  • X Chromosome, Human
  • Chromosome, Human X
  • Chromosomes, Human X
  • Human X Chromosome
  • X Chromosomes, Human

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Chromosomes (1966-1967)
  • Sex Chromosomes (1968-1977)
  • X Chromosome (1978-2002)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Human X Chromosomes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D041321. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D041321
  2. Human X Chromosomes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_X_chromosome
  3. Human X Chromosomes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29867336