linin

British  

/ ˈlaɪnɪn /

noun

1. the network of viscous material in the nucleus of a cell that connects the chromatin granules

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Etymology

Origin of linin

C19: from Latin līnum flax + _-in

Example Sentences

What appear to be threads of a faintly staining material, the linin, traverse it in every direction and form an apparent network.

From Being Well-Born An Introduction to Eugenics by Guyer, Michael F.

Figures 247 and 248 show the condensation of chromatin granules to form tetrads of various sizes, still embedded in the linin spireme.

From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Stevens, Nettie Maria

I put my hand into the pocket where it had been and there was a hole right through the linin'.

From The Postmaster by Lincoln, Joseph C.

In figure 107 one sees the spireme divided into segments still joined by linin bridges.

From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part I by Stevens, Nettie Maria

I then put the letter in my hat, rite under the linin, an, takin my slate under my arm, and my hickory in my hand, I started for the Treasury buildin.

From Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia by Smith, Seba