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centromere

cen·tro·mere
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-truh-meer]
    • /ˈsɛn trəˌmɪər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-truh-meer]
    • /ˈsɛn trəˌmɪər/

Definitions of centromere word

  • noun centromere the dense nonstaining region of a chromosome that attaches it to the spindle during mitosis 3
  • noun centromere a small, nonstaining structure, usually near the center of a chromosome to which the spindle fiber attaches during mitosis 3
  • noun centromere a specialized structure on the chromosome, appearing during cell division as the constricted central region where the two chromatids are held together and form an X shape. 1
  • noun centromere The point on a chromosome by which it is attached to a spindle fiber during cell division. 1
  • noun centromere (genetics) The central region of a eukaryotic chromosome where the kinetochore is assembled. 0
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Origin of centromere

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; centro- + -mere

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Parts of speech for Centromere

noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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centromere popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Related words

  • acentric

    without a centre

  • acrocentric

    (of a chromosome) having the centromere at one end

  • kinetochore

    Biology. the place on either side of the centromere to which the spindle fibers are attached during cell division.

  • metacentric

    Naval Architecture. of or relating to a metacenter.

  • telocentric

    of or relating to any chromosome or chromatid whose centromere is positioned at its end, creating one chromosome arm. Compare acentric (def 2), acrocentric, metacentric (def 2).
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