Autosomes
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
This article defines autosomes as the standard chromosomes of the cell nucleus, distinguishing them from allosomes. It notes that in humans, there are 23 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
AUTOSOMES (from Greek autos—self, chroma—color, and soma—body), the name for the ordinary chromosomes of the nucleus, in contrast to allosomes (see). In humans, it is currently accepted that there are 23 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes (X and Y).
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“Autosomes.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/autosomes/