kinetochore

ki·ne·to·chore

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ki-nee-tuh-kawr, -kohr, -net-uh-, kahy-]
- /kɪˈni təˌkɔr, -ˌkoʊr, -ˈnɛt ə-, kaɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ki-nee-tuh-kawr, -kohr, -net-uh-, kahy-]
- /kɪˈni təˌkɔr, -ˌkoʊr, -ˈnɛt ə-, kaɪ-/

Definitions of kinetochore word

noun kinetochore Biology. the place on either side of the centromere to which the spindle fibers are attached during cell division. 1
noun kinetochore The protein structure in eukaryotes which assembles on the centromere and links the chromosome to microtubule polymers from the mitotic spindle during mitosis. 1
noun kinetochore a centromere, a protein structure found in chromosomes 0
noun kinetochore centromere 0

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Origin of kinetochore

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

1930-35; kineto- + -chore < Greek chṓros place

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Parts of speech for Kinetochore

noun

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kinetochore popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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