chromatin Meaning & Definition
/ˈkɹəʊmətɪn/
What Does Chromatin Mean?
Chromatin is used as a noun meaning A complex of DNA, RNA and proteins within the cell nucleus out of which chromosomes condense during cell division.
Word Facts for Chromatin
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɹəʊmətɪn/ |
| Plural | chromatins |
Chromatin Definition (Noun)
- A complex of DNA, RNA and proteins within the cell nucleus out of which chromosomes condense during cell division.
Synonyms of Chromatin
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Chromatin synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
chromatin (countable and uncountable, plural chromatins)
Words That Rhyme With Chromatin
Origin of Chromatin
Borrowed from German Chromatin, from (combining form of) Ancient Greek χρῶμα (khrôma, “colour”) + -ινος (-inos, “made of”). Analyzable as chromatic (“of colour”) + -in (“substance”).