centrosomic

/sɛntrəˈsɒmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting the centrosome, a region in a cell around which the cilia or flagella are inserted, and where the microtubules of the spindle fibres originate.

“The scientist studied the centrosomic structure in the cell under the microscope.”

2. noun

a cell or organism in which the centrosome is visible or active.

“The biologist observed a centrosomic cell in the sample.”

Synonyms

  • centrosomal
  • centrosome-related

Antonyms

  • centriolar