Human Chromosome

Preferred Label : Human Chromosome;

NCIt definition : A structure found in the nucleus of human cells that is comprised of a strand of linearized double-stranded DNA plus proteins that package the DNA in a condensed coil form and regulate chromosomal function.;

NCIt note : Normal human somatic cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes.;

Details

Origin ID

C13203;

UMLS CUI

C0008643;

Anatomic structure is physical part of
- Chromatin [NCIt concept]
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- chromosomes, human, X [MeSH Descriptor]
- chromosomes, human, Y [MeSH Descriptor]
- chromosomes, human, Y [MeSH concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Cell Component [UMLS semantic type]

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