CHROMATIN

chromatin, chromatin granule

(noun) the readily stainable substance of a cell nucleus consisting of DNA and RNA and various proteins; during mitotic division it condenses into chromosomes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chromatin (plural chromatins)

(biology) A complex of DNA, RNA and proteins within the cell nucleus out of which chromosomes condense during cell division.

Source: Wiktionary


Chro"ma*tin, n. Etym: [Gr. (Biol.)

Definition: Tissue which is capable of being stained by dyes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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17 April 2025

SPONGE

(noun) a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used


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