chromonema

/krɒməˈniːmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of chromatin structure found in some eukaryotic cells, composed of a condensed chromonemata core and surrounding heterochromatin.

“The researcher studied the chromonema’s role in gene regulation within the cell.”

Synonyms

  • chromatin structure
  • chromosomal complex

Antonyms

  • euchromatin