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chromonema

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -iːmə

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noun

Meaning 1

The central coiled filament of a chromatid upon which the chromomeres lie

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek χρῶμᾰ (khrômă) English chromo- English -nema English chromonema From chromo- + -nema.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Irish: crómainéime — coiled central filament of a chromatid
  • Italian: cromonema — coiled central filament of a chromatid