[tlhIngan Hol] Klingon Word of the Day: roSmaH

[Steven Boozer]

Klingon Word of the Day for Wednesday, September 06, 2023

Klingon word: roSmaH
Part of speech: noun
Definition: chromosome
Source: qep'a' 28 [2021]
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(qep’a’ 2021):  Chromosomes are numbered (e.g. {roSmaH wej}).  The two sex chromosomes are  {roSmaH pagh} and  {roSmaH bID}; two {roSmaH bID} chromosomes occur in females, one of each occur in males.

(qep’a’ 2021 Q&A):
Q:  Is there a cultural background behind the names for the
      chromosomes?
A:  No. It's just... throw the dice in the air and see what happens.

SEE:
rosmaH bID  	X chromosome (n)
roSmaH pagh  	Y chromosome (n)

SEE ALSO:
roSghaH 	DNA (n)
‘uchgha’ 	RNA (n)
rayQeD 	genetics (n)

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