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linin

linin

1 9.9
A thin network of sticky material inside a cell nucleus once thought to hold DNA
  • noun
  • Archaic
: linina
  • In the study of cell biology, linin is considered a network of viscous material that helps support chromatin granules in the nucleus.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered that linin organizes the chromatin within the nucleus, providing essential support.

  • The scientist explained that linin plays a crucial role in forming the structural framework of the cell nucleus.

  • John, you tell him how many of my friends are linin' up to defend me.

    Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)

  • Will we find a silver linin'

    The Rescuers (1977)

  • "In th' linin' I found this little piece of paper, it said ... Ed Sikes."

    Fiction book (1999)

  • Why, it's okay 'Cause there'll be sunshine shinin' And we'll find the silver linin' Another day

    The Rescuers (1977)

  • He's up in the fjord long linin' when the whole front of the glacier breaks off.

    Limbo (1999)

  • And it's a good day - If you want a silver linin' For losin' the blues Everything to gain And nothing to lose 'Cause it's a good day From mornin' to night

    Blast from the Past (1999)

  • ♪ Like the Mississippi Rose ♪ ♪ Gold sunset Is my silver linin' ♪ ♪ Bouncin' off your eyes Like a couple diamonds...

    Twisters (2024)

  • HEY, YOU REMEMBER RON LININ?

    The Kill Hole (2012)

Surface Forms

linin singular
linins plural

Etymology

Linin was an old biology name for a thread-like web in the cell nucleus. A helpful way to remember it is that linin probably links to linen or line, because scientists thought the nucleus had a fine 'fabric' or 'lines' to hold its parts, which is why the word meant a supporting network.