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chromosome
(KROH-muh-some)
Part of a cell that contains genetic information. Except for sperm and eggs, all human cells contain 46 chromosomes.
Previous Definitions:
chorionic carcinoma
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choroid
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choroid plexus tumor
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CHPP
,
chromaffin cell
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chronic
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chronic eosinophilic leukemia
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chronic fatigue syndrome
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chronic granulocytic leukemia
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chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis
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