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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-truh-meer]
- /ˈsɛn trəˌmɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-truh-meer]
- /ˈsɛn trəˌmɪər/
Definitions of centromere word
- noun centromere the dense nonstaining region of a chromosome that attaches it to the spindle during mitosis 3
- noun centromere a small, nonstaining structure, usually near the center of a chromosome to which the spindle fiber attaches during mitosis 3
- noun centromere a specialized structure on the chromosome, appearing during cell division as the constricted central region where the two chromatids are held together and form an X shape. 1
- noun centromere The point on a chromosome by which it is attached to a spindle fiber during cell division. 1
- noun centromere (genetics) The central region of a eukaryotic chromosome where the kinetochore is assembled. 0
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Origin of centromere
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; centro- + -mere
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Parts of speech for Centromere
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centromere popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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