centrosphere

/sɛnˈtrɒsfir/

Definitions

1. noun

The region around the centrosome in a cell, particularly in the cytoplasm where microtubules and other components are organized.

“The centrosphere is crucial for maintaining the cell’s structural integrity and facilitating cell division.”

2. noun

A region of space or a sphere centered around a particular point or object, such as a city or a celestial body.

“The centrosphere of the galaxy was studied by astronomers to understand its rotation and evolution.”

Synonyms

  • cell center
  • microtubule organizing center

Antonyms

  • centrifugal region
  • peripheral area