histone Meaning & Definition
/ˈhɪstəʊn/
What Does Histone Mean?
As a noun, histone means Any of various simple water-soluble proteins that are rich in the basic amino acids lysine and arginine and are complexed with DNA in the nucleosomes of eukaryotic chromatin.
Histone at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɪstəʊn/ |
| Plural | histones |
Histone Definition (Noun)
- Any of various simple water-soluble proteins that are rich in the basic amino acids lysine and arginine and are complexed with DNA in the nucleosomes of eukaryotic chromatin.
Synonyms of Histone
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Histone synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
histone (plural histones)
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Origin of Histone
Borrowed from German Histon, perhaps from Ancient Greek ἵστημι (hístēmi, “make stand”) or ἱστός (histós, “loom”).