centrosoyus

/sɛnˈtroʊsəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A region within a eukaryotic cell that contains most of the cell’s microtubules and is involved in the formation of the spindle fibers during cell division.

“During mitosis, the centrosome plays a crucial role in the separation of chromosomes.”

Synonyms

  • MTOC
  • microtubule organizing center