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ACENTRIC

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a⋅cen⋅tric

  [ey-sen-trik]
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–adjective
1. not centered; having no center.
2. Genetics. of or pertaining to a chromosome or chromatid that lacks a centromere.

Origin:
1850–55; a- 6 + -centric
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Main Entry: acen·tric
Pronunciation: (')A-'sen-trik
Function: adjective
: lacking a centromere <acentric chromosomes>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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acentric a·cen·tric (ā-sěn'trĭk)
adj.

  1. Having no center.

  2. Not located in the center.

  3. Of or relating to a chromosome fragment lacking a centromere.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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