achromatinic
|a-chro-ma-tin-ic|
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/ˌeɪ.kroʊ.məˈtɪn.ɪk/
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/ˌeɪ.krəʊ.məˈtɪn.ɪk/
lacking chromatin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achromatinic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'achromatos' transformed into the modern English word 'achromatinic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without color,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking chromatin.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking chromatin or having chromatin that is not easily stained.
The achromatinic regions of the cell nucleus were difficult to observe under the microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 16:51