centrosome

English

Etymology

From centro- +‎ -some.

Pronunciation

Noun

centrosome (plural centrosomes)

  1. (cytology) An organelle, near the nucleus in the cytoplasm of most organisms, that controls the organization of its microtubules.
    Synonyms: cytocenter, cytocentrum

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French

Etymology

From centro- +‎ -some.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɑ̃.tʁɔ.zom/

Noun

centrosome m (plural centrosomes)

  1. (cytology) centrosome

Derived terms

  • centrosomique

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