centriole
cent
ˈsɛnt
sent
riole
ˌrɪoʊl
riowl
/sˈɛntɹɪˌəʊl/

Definition & Meaning of "centriole"in English

Centriole
01

a pair of small cylinders near the nucleus in animal cells, organizing cell division by forming the mitotic spindle

Examples
Centrioles play a crucial role in animal cell division, forming the mitotic spindle.
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