About The Word Centrosome
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Centrosome
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What's The Definition Of Centrosome?
[n] small region of cytoplasm adjacent to the nucleus; contains the centrioles and serves to organize the microtubules
Synonyms | Synonyms for Centrosome: central body Related Terms | Find terms related to Centrosome: See Also | cytoplasm Centrosome In Webster's Dictionary \Cen"tro*some`\, n. [Gr. ? center + -? the body.]
(Biol.)
A peculiar rounded body lying near the nucleus of a cell. It
is regarded as the dynamic element by means of which the
machinery of cell division is organized.
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