CENTRIOLE
\sˈɛntɹɪˌə͡ʊl], \sˈɛntɹɪˌəʊl], \s_ˈɛ_n_t_ɹ_ɪ__ˌəʊ_l]\
Definitions of CENTRIOLE
Sort: Oldest first
-
one of two small cylindrical cell organelles composes of 9 triplet microtubules; form the asters during mitosis
By Princeton University
Word of the day
Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.