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Noun: centrosome  'sentru`sowm
  1. Small region of cytoplasm adjacent to the nucleus; contains the centrioles and serves to organize the microtubules
    - central body

Derived forms: centrosomes

See also: centrosomic

Type of: cytol, cytoplasm

Encyclopedia: Centrosome

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