Associations to the word «Centrosome»

Wiktionary

CENTROSOME, noun. (cytology) An organelle, near the nucleus in the cytoplasm of most organisms, that controls the organization of its microtubules

Dictionary definition

CENTROSOME, noun. Small region of cytoplasm adjacent to the nucleus; contains the centrioles and serves to organize the microtubules.

Wise words

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