multicentric
- adjective
- /ˌmʌltiˈsɛntrɪk/
- Specialized
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multicéntrico
- We preferred to perform the division into percentiles within the sample itself due to the lack of national or multicentric references that included the entire age range studied.
Examples
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(n4) KS lesions are multicentric, often symmetrical in anatomical distribution, and rarely metastasise.
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Death from myofibromatosis is only seen due to complications, i.e., cardiopulmonary or gastrointestinal, in the multicentric form of the disorder.
Academic text (2007) -
A photograph shows a preoperative anteroposterior view of a woman with multicentric basal cell carcinoma of the forehead and temporal area.
Academic text (2005) -
With adequate tumor resection, recurrence rates are as little as 1-3% in sporadic cases but rise in familial and multicentric disease to between 12 and 22%, respectively.
Academic text (2007) -
In a multicentric approach, the research involved multiple institutions collaborating across various locations.
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The new policy aims to create a multicentric network that connects healthcare providers from different regions.
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The conference showcased multicentric projects that incorporated input from various cultural and geographic backgrounds.
Synonyms
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7.0
Where power is held by several countries or centers
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6.3
Present in several different places in the body
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Having more than one center, like a city with several hubs
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4.8
Done at several places, often hospitals or universities, for research studies
Involving more than one place, for example different areas in a study
Having several separate centers of control or activity
Antonyms
How Many Centers
Surface Forms
Morphology
multicentric = centric (semi-transparent) = multi + centr + ic
The word is formed by adding the common prefix multi- to centric, but centric is a relatively specialized base word, so the meaning is not fully immediate for many learners.
Etymology
The word multicentric combines multi- ('many') with centric, from center ('middle' or 'main place'). So, something described as multicentric comes from or involves several different centers or locations.