Chromatin

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkɹəʊmÉ™tɪn/

Origin

From German Chromatin, from (combining form of) Ancient Greek χρῶμα ("colour") + -in.

Full definition of chromatin

Noun

1. (complex of DNA, RNA, and proteins)(biology) A complex of DNA, RNA and proteins within the cell nucleus out of which chromosomes condense during cell division.

Derived terms

• idiochromatin
• trophochromatin