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centrosome

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cen·tro·some  (sntr-sm)
n.
A small region of cytoplasm adjacent to the nucleus that contains the centrioles and serves to organize microtubules.
centro·somic (-smk) adj.
centrosome [ˈsɛntrəˌsəʊm]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) a small body in a cell where microtubules are produced. In animal cells it surrounds the centriole Also called centrosphere
centrosomic  [ˌsɛntrəˈsɒmɪk] adj
centrosome  (sntr-sm)
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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Noun1.centrosome - small region of cytoplasm adjacent to the nucleuscentrosome - small region of cytoplasm adjacent to the nucleus; contains the centrioles and serves to organize the microtubules
central body
cytol, cytoplasm - the protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus; is full of proteins that control cell metabolism
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