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dicentric

(daɪˈsɛntrɪk) genetics

an abnormal chromosome with two centromeres

adj

having two centromeres

di•cen•tric

(daɪˈsɛn trɪk)

adj.

(of a chromosome or chromatid) having two centromeres.

[1935–40]

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18) Dicentrics & Rings Deletions DONOR 400 cGy (5 + 400) cGy 400 cGy (5+400) cGy #1 136 92 52 51 #2 178 120 62 46 #3 79 50 39 15 #4 172 42 46 34 #5 134 106 58 41 Table 2.