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Pronunciation: sī′tō-sen′trŭm
Definition: A zone of cytoplasm containing one or two centrioles but devoid of other organelles; usually located near the nucleus of a cell.
Synonym(s): cell center, central body, centrosome, cinocentrum, kinocentrum, microcentrum
[cyto- + G. kentron, center]
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
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