Definition of Y chromatinY chromatin: A brilliantly fluorescent body seen under the microscope in cells containing a Y chromosome when the cells are stained with the dye quinacrine. Quinacrine lights up the Y chromosome more than other chromosomes. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012
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