centrosome

noun

Meaning

An organelle, near the nucleus in the cytoplasm of most organisms, that controls the organization of its microtubules

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Related words

central body(English)centriole(English)cytocenter(English)cytocentrum(English)procentriole(English)centrocyte(English)centrocone(English)basal body(English)centrosomes(English)cilium(English)prophase(English)mitotic(English)

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