achromatin

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a·chro·ma·tin

 (ā-krō′mə-tĭn)
n.
The part of a cell nucleus that remains less colored than the rest of the nucleus when stained or dyed.
[achromat(ic) + -in.]
a·chro′ma·tin′ic adj.
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achromatin

(əˈkrəʊmətɪn)
n
(Biochemistry) the material of the nucleus of a cell that does not stain with basic dyes. Compare chromatin
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Noun1.achromatin - the part of a cell nucleus that is relatively uncolored by stains or dyesachromatin - the part of a cell nucleus that is relatively uncolored by stains or dyes
body substance - the substance of the body
cell nucleus, karyon, nucleus - a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
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