Meaning of the word telomere in English

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telomere

US /ˈte.lə.mɪr/
UK /ˈtiː.lə.mɪər/
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Noun

a compound structure at the end of a chromosome.

Example:
The length of a telomere is often associated with cellular aging.
Researchers are studying how to maintain telomere integrity.