chromatoid

English

Adjective

chromatoid (comparative more chromatoid, superlative most chromatoid)

1. Resembling chromatin.

Noun

chromatoid (plural chromatoids)

1. (cytology) The part of a nucleus comprising DNA and proteins where chromosomes are formed.
   • 1900, Pamphlets on Protozoology:

     We have no direct evidence that excystation occurs while the chromatoids are present. The amoeba illustrated in Fig. 27 may be excysting with chromatoids. However, this may also be artificial excystation produced by fixation.

Derived terms

• chromatoid body
• chromatoid bar
• chromatoidal