| Name | heterochromatin |
| ID | GO_0000792 |
| collection_id | Cellular component |
| Alternative ID | GO:0005720, GO:0035328 |
| Exact synonym | transcriptionally inactive chromatin, transcriptionally silent chromatin |
| Description | A compact and highly condensed form of chromatin that is refractory to transcription. |
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