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astrosphere

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as·tro·sphere  (str-sfîr)
n.
1. The central portion of a cell aster exclusive of the rays.
2. The entire cell aster with the exception of the centrosome.

astrosphere [ˈæstrəˌsfɪə]
n Cytology
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) another name for centrosome
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Also called attraction sphere the part of the aster excluding the centrosome

astrosphere
1. the central part of an aster, containing the centrosome.
2. the whole aster excluding the centrosome.
See also: Biology


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A total of 160 Year 7 pupils were given a presentation in the Astrosphere - a portable dome which allows projections of the solar system to be made inside.
 
 
 
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