telocentric
9.9
A chromosome with its centromere at the end that looks like a rod
- adjective
- /ˌtɛloʊˈsɛntrɪk/
- Specialized
:
telocéntrico
- The telocentric chromosome's rod-like shape is essential for proper cell division.
Examples
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In some species, telocentric chromosomes are more common than other forms.
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The X chromosome was the second longest telocentric chromosome, while the Y chromosome was the shortest and only metacentric chromosome.
Academic text (2013) -
Researchers studied the effects of telocentric chromosomes on genetic traits.
Synonyms
9.2
A chromosome with its joining point at the very end that looks like a straight rod
is the adjective form describing that chromosome rather than the full noun phrase
Compounds
telocentric chromosome
- Specialized
9.2
A chromosome with its joining point at the very end that looks like a straight rod
How Off-center
Surface Forms
telocentric positive
Morphology
Etymology
Telocentric comes from the parts telo- meaning 'end' and -centric meaning 'center'. So it describes a chromosome whose 'center' is at the very end, making the chromosome look like a rod.
