heterochromatinization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The conversion of euchromatin into heterochromatin during the inactivation of the X chromosomes in the embryogenesis of mammalian females

Word forms

heterochromatinization

Etymology

From heterochromatin + -ization.

Related words

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