Klingon Word of the Day for Wednesday, September 06, 2023 Klingon word: roSmaH Part of speech: noun Definition: chromosome Source: qep'a' 28 [2021] _______________________________________________ (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) -- Voragh, Ca'Non Master of the Klingons Please contribute relevant vocabulary from recent qep’a’mey or qepHommey. I’ve fallen woefully behind in updating my files.