achromatinic
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a·chro·ma·tin
(ā-krō′mə-tĭn)n.
The part of a cell nucleus that remains less colored than the rest of the nucleus when stained or dyed.
[achromat(ic) + -in.]
a·chro′ma·tin′ic adj.
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| Adj. | 1. | achromatinic - (of substance of a cell nucleus) not readily colored by stains chromatinic - (of substance of a cell nucleus) readily colored by stains |
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