chromocenter

noun

chro·​mo·​cen·​ter ˈkrō-mə-ˌsen-tər How to pronounce chromocenter (audio)
: a densely staining aggregation of heterochromatic regions in the nucleus of some cells

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from Italian cromocentro, from cromo- chromo- + centro center entry 1

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chromocenter was in 1926

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Cite this Entry

“Chromocenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chromocenter. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

chromocenter

noun
chro·​mo·​cen·​ter ˈkrō-mə-ˌsent-ər How to pronounce chromocenter (audio)
: a densely staining nuclear body associated with the chromatin of some cells
chromocentric adjective
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