LININ

linin

(noun) an obsolete term for the network of viscous material in the cell nucleus on which the chromatin granules were thought to be suspended

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

linin (plural linins)

(biochemistry) The network of viscous material in a cell's nucleus that connects the chromatin granules.

(organic compound) A bitter glucoside and purgative obtained from Linum catharticum.

Source: Wiktionary



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