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histone

Syllabification: (his·tone)

Pronunciation: /ˈhiˌstōn/

Definition of histone

noun

Biochemistry

any of a group of basic proteins found in chromatin.

Origin:

late 19th century: coined in German, perhaps from Greek histanai 'arrest' or from histos 'web, tissue'

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