isochore

/ˈaɪsəkɔr, -kɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A region of the genome where the density of genes is the same throughout; a segment of DNA with a uniform gene density.

“The geneticists studied the isochore to understand its role in gene expression.”

Synonyms

  • isochrone
  • isozone

Antonyms

  • euchore
  • heterochore