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Definitions

centriole

[sen-tree-ohl] / ˈsɛn triˌoʊl /
NOUN
center
Synonyms
STRONGEST
heart hub place
STRONG
axis bull's-eye centrality centrum core cynosure essence focus gist hotbed inside interior kernel mainstream marrow midpoint midst nave navel nucleus omphalos pith pivot polestar quick root seat
WEAK
equidistance focal point intermediacy middle-of-the-road radial point
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exterior exteriority outside
WEAK
border boundary edge margin outskirts periphery rim surroundings
NOUN
midpoint
Synonyms
STRONG
axis bull's-eye centrality centrum core cynosure essence focus gist heart hotbed hub inside interior kernel mainstream marrow median middle midst nave navel nucleus omphalos pith pivot place polestar quick root seat
WEAK
equidistance focal point intermediacy middle-of-the-road radial point
Antonyms
STRONG
exterior exteriority outside surface

Example Sentences

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Until a few years ago, it was impossible to visualise the structure of the centriole in detail.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2024

This unique approach, which combines the very high resolution of expansion microscopy and kinematic reconstruction, has enabled us to model the first 4D assembly of the human centriole.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2024

All eukaryotes have the exact same set of organelles familiar to anyone who has studied cell biology: nucleus, nucleolus, ribosomes, rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, cytoskeleton, lysosome and centriole.

From Scientific American • Jun. 13, 2022

Each centriole is a cylinder made up of nine triplets of microtubules.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The central strand of the flagellum, the axial filament, is formed from one centriole inside the maturing sperm cell during the final stages of spermatogenesis.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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