centriole
Pronunciation
/sˈɛntɹɪˌoʊl/

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

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
centrioles
Examples
Centrioles play a crucial role in animal cell division, forming the mitotic spindle.
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