heterochromatization

noun

The conversion (of euchromatin) to heterochromatin

Scrabble 39

Meanings

nounheterochromatization (usually uncountable, plural heterochromatizations)

plural heterochromatizations

  1. uncountableusuallybiologyThe conversion (of euchromatin) to heterochromatin
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