telomitic

/tɛləˈmɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes

“Telomitic sequences are essential in maintaining genome stability.”

2. noun

a sequence or region that resembles a telomere

“The telomitic region of the chromosome showed signs of degradation.”

Synonyms

  • chromosomal
  • telomeric

Antonyms

  • centromeric
  • kinetochoric