Meaning Of The Word Centrosome

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What's The Definition Of Centrosome?

centrosome in American English
a very small body near the nucleus in most animal cells, consisting of a centriole surrounded by a centrosphere: in mitosis it divides, and the two parts move to opposite poles of the dividing cell
noun: a small region near the nucleus in the cell cytoplasm, containing the centrioles

centrosome in British English
noun: a small body in a cell where microtubules are produced. In animal cells it surrounds the centriole

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