enteromere

/ɛntərəˈmɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A segment of a chromosome, especially in the case of chromosomes which are composed of multiple linked chromosomes, such as the neocentromeres of some plants.

“The study of enteromeres has led to a better understanding of the complexities of plant chromosomes.”

Synonyms

  • chromosomal segment
  • genetic segment