X- Inactivation Center
Key Facts
Abbreviation
XIC
Pronunciation
/ɛks ˌɪˌnæktɪˈveɪʃən ˈsɛnər/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Human Genome
Examples in Context
- The process of X inactivation in mammals is controlled by the X inactivation center ( XIC ).
- X inactivation starts at the X inactivation center ( XIC ) and spreads throughout the chromosome.