adverb
- in relation to or with respect to chromosomes; at the level of chromosome structure or composition
Usage: technical/scientific; commonly used in genetics and biology
Examples
- The two species are chromosomally distinct, with different numbers of chromosomes.
- Chromosomally abnormal embryos are often unable to develop properly.
- Down syndrome results from being chromosomally trisomic for chromosome 21.
- The patient was found to be chromosomally female despite other physical characteristics.
- Chromosomally identical twins share the exact same genetic material.