chromatinic
|chro-ma-tin-ic|
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/ˌkroʊməˈtɪnɪk/
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/ˌkrəʊməˈtɪnɪk/
related to chromatin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chromatinic' originates from 'chromatin,' which is derived from the Greek word 'khrōma,' meaning 'color,' due to the staining properties of chromatin.
Historical Evolution
'chromatin' was coined in the 19th century to describe the material in the cell nucleus that stains readily with basic dyes, and 'chromatinic' evolved as an adjective form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the staining properties of cell material, but now it encompasses broader genetic and structural functions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of chromatin.
The chromatinic structure of the cell nucleus is crucial for gene expression.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/26 21:25