centriole

[US]/ˈsɛntrɪˌoʊl/
[UK]/sen-trī-ˌōl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A cylindrical organelle near the nucleus in animal cells, occurring in pairs and involved in cell division. ; [Biology] A minute cylindrical body found in the cytoplasm of certain cells, especially those undergoing mitosis or meiosis, which plays a role in the formation of spindle fibers.
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centriole division

centriole function

centriole structure

centriole duplication

centriole formation

centriole orientation

centriole assembly

centriole role

centriole positioning

centriole behavior

Example Sentences

the centriole plays a crucial role in cell division.

each centriole is made up of microtubules.

centrioles are essential for the formation of cilia and flagella.

during mitosis, centrioles help organize the spindle fibers.

centrioles duplicate before cell division occurs.

defects in centrioles can lead to various diseases.

scientists study centrioles to understand cancer development.

in animal cells, centrioles are usually found in pairs.

centrioles are involved in the organization of the cytoskeleton.

research on centrioles is crucial for developmental biology.

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