HyperDic: histone

English > 1 sense of the word histone:
NOUNsubstancehistonea simple protein containing mainly basic amino acids
English > histone: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA simple protein containing mainly basic amino acids; present in cell nuclei in association with nucleic acids.
Broadersimple proteinA protein that yields only amino acids when hydrolyzed
Spanishhistona
Catalanhistona

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