Chromatin Definition

krōmə-tĭn
noun
A protoplasmic substance in the nucleus of living cells, forming the chromosomes and containing the genes: because it readily takes a deep stain, it is useful in microscopic observation of the cell.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • chromatin granule

Other Word Forms of Chromatin

Noun

Singular:
chromatin
Plural:
chromatins

Origin of Chromatin

  • From German Chromatin, from (combining form of) Ancient Greek χρῶμα (khrōma, “colour”) + -in.

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