subcentral

[ suhb-sen-truhl ]

adjective
  1. near or almost to the center.

Origin of subcentral

1
First recorded in 1815–25; sub- + central1

Other words from subcentral

  • sub·cen·tral·ly, adverb

Words Nearby subcentral

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How to use subcentral in a sentence

  • The nucleus is spherical and subcentral in position and possesses a distinct central granule.

  • The shell is ventricose, is closed or gapes slightly posteriorly, and has prominent subcentral umbones and an external ligament.

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