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centrosomic

centrosomic

9.9
Relating to the small cell part called the centrosome that helps cells divide
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɛntrəˈsoʊmɪk/
  • Specialized
: centrosómico
  • Proper centrosomic function is essential for accurate chromosome segregation.

Examples

  • The centrosomic structure plays a crucial role in cell division.

  • Researchers observed centrosomic abnormalities in several cancer cell lines.

  • The centrosomic structure plays a crucial role in cell division.

  • Researchers are studying centrosomic functions in cancer cells.

  • Proper centrosomic function is essential for accurate chromosome segregation.

  • Researchers observed centrosomic abnormalities in several cancer cell lines.

  • The centrosomic structure plays a crucial role in organizing the cell's microtubules.

Surface Forms

centrosomic positive

Morphology

centrosomic = centrosome (transparent) = centrosom + ic

Adjectival formation from the noun 'centrosome' using the productive suffix '-ic' yields the meaning 'of or relating to a centrosome'.

Etymology

Centrosomic comes from the parts centro- 'center' and -somic, which comes from soma 'body'. So centrosomic means 'of the centrosome', the small 'center body' inside a cell that helps organize cell division.