Centrosome
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Centrosome is a noun meaning (cytology) An organelle, near the nucleus in the cytoplasm of most organisms, that controls the organization of its microtubules.
Meaning
(cytology) An organelle, near the nucleus in the cytoplasm of most organisms, that controls the organization of its microtubules.
Word Forms
- centrosomes
Synonyms for centrosome
Depending on context, synonyms include cytocenter, cytocentrum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include centriole, cytocenter, cytocentrum, procentriole, centrocyte, centrocone.
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