centrosome
a small region near the nucleus in the cell cytoplasm, containing the centrioles.
Origin of centrosome
1Other words from centrosome
- cen·tro·som·ic [sen-truh-som-ik], /ˌsɛn trəˈsɒm ɪk/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for centrosome
/ (ˈsɛntrəˌsəʊm) /
a small body in a cell where microtubules are produced. In animal cells it surrounds the centriole: Also called: centrosphere
Derived forms of centrosome
- centrosomic (ˌsɛntrəˈsɒmɪk), adjective
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Scientific definitions for centrosome
[ sĕn′trə-sōm′ ]
A specialized region of the cytoplasm that is located next to the nucleus of a cell and contains the centrioles. The cells of most eukaryotes except plants have centrosomes.
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