centromere
cent
ˈsɛnt
sent
ro
roʊ
row
mere
mər
mēr
/sˈɛntɹə‍ʊmɐ/

Definition & Meaning of "centromere"in English

Centromere
01

the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined and where the spindle fibers attach during cell division

Examples
The centromere plays a crucial role in the proper segregation of chromosomes during mitosis.
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