Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,734,082,110 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

achromatin

   Also found in: Medical, Encyclopedia 0.01 sec.
a·chro·ma·tin  (-krm-tn)
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·chroma·tinic adj.
achromatin [əˈkrəʊmətɪn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the material of the nucleus of a cell that does not stain with basic dyes Compare chromatin
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.achromatinachromatin - 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


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.