chromocenter

/krɒməˈsɛntər/ or /krɔːmoʊˈsɛntər/

Definitions

1. noun

The central part of a eukaryotic cell’s nucleus where the chromosomes are located during interphase, also known as the nucleolus organizing region.

“The chromocenter of the cell was studied under a microscope to understand its role in gene expression.”

Synonyms

  • chromosome organizer
  • nucleolus organizing region

Antonyms

  • centromere