Telomere

Translation of "telomere" into Russian

Noun

/ˈtɛləʊmɪə/

/ˈtɛloʊmɪr/

telomere

telomeres pl

Telomeres protect the ends of chromosomes from deterioration.

Теломеры защищают концы хромосом от разрушения.

Noun

/ˈtɛləʊmɪə/

/ˈtɛloʊmɪr/

A compound structure at the end of a chromosome that protects the chromosome from deterioration or from fusion with neighboring chromosomes.

The length of a telomere can be an indicator of cellular aging.

Adjective

/ˈtɛləʊmɪə/

/ˈtɛloʊmɪr/

Relating to or characteristic of a telomere or telomeres.

Researchers measured telomere length to assess cellular aging.