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euchromatin
eu·chro·ma·tin [ yoo krṓmətin ]


noun 
Definition:
 
lightly staining chromosome material: an expanded form of the material of which chromosomes are composed, occurring when DNA is being actively copied. It stains lightly only with basic dyes.
See also  heterochromatin

eu·chro·mat·ic [ y krō máttik ] adjective
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