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centrosome

/sen-truh-sohm/US // ˈsɛn trəˌsoʊm //UK // (ˈsɛntrəˌsəʊm) //

中心体,中心粒,心形体

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Cell Biology.

    • : a small region near the nucleus in the cell cytoplasm, containing the centrioles.

Examples

  • From each centrosome extremely delicate lines may be seen to radiate in two directions.

  • The radiated appearance would therefore be consequent and attendant on the physico-chemical activity of the centrosome.

  • When a cell is about to divide, an organ of recent discovery, termed the centrosome, comes into play.

  • Centrosome, an organ of cells most obvious during nuclear division, 93.

  • The centrosome now divides, the membranes of both nuclei disappear, and a spindle is formed.

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