achromatinic

ækrəʊməˈtɪnɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling achromatin, a type of chromatin that is devoid of histones and is found in certain stages of cell division

“In the study of cell biology, the researcher was particularly interested in the achromatinic regions of the chromosomes during the anaphase stage.”

2. noun

a substance or structure that is achromatinic

“The achromatinic material found in the nucleus was studied using advanced microscopy techniques.”

Synonyms

  • chromatinless
  • histone-free

Antonyms

  • chromatinic
  • histone-rich