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achromatin

noun

achro·​ma·​tin (ˈ)ā-ˈkrō-mət-ən How to pronounce achromatin (audio)
: the part of the cell nucleus that is not readily colored by basic stains compare chromatin

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“Achromatin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/achromatin. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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