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chromatid
CIDE DICTIONARY
chromatid, n.
one of two identical strands into which a chromosome splits during mitosis. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
chromatid, n. either of two threadlike strands into which a chromosome divides longitudinally during cell division.
Etymology
Gk khroma -atos colour + -ID(2)
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