| Pronunciation: | | 'sentree`owl
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[n] one of two small cylindrical cell organelles composes of 9 triplet microtubules; form the asters during mitosis |
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CENTRIOLE is a 9 letter word that starts with C. |
| | See Also: | | cell organ, organelle |
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| | Definition: | | A cylinder-shaped organelle composed of microtubules and found in the nucleus of a cell. During nuclear division it forms the spindle, which ensures that the duplicated chromosomes are equally divided between the daughter cells. Resembles a basal body in structure. Centrioles are not found in plant cells. |
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| | Definition: | | a pair of small bodies found near the nucleus from which the spindle is formed. |
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