telomere (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def either (free) end of a eukaryotic chromosome
examples telomeres act as caps to keep the sticky ends of chromosomes from randomly clumping together
Outgoing links
Hypernym end, terminal
Part holonym chromosome
Incoming links
Part meronym chromosome
Hyponym end, terminal

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