acrocentric
|ac-ro-cen-tric|
C1
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/ˌækrəˈsɛntrɪk/
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/ˌækrəʊˈsɛntrɪk/
chromosome with off-center centromere
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrocentric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akron,' meaning 'tip' or 'end,' and 'kentron,' meaning 'center.'
Historical Evolution
'akron' and 'kentron' combined in Greek to form 'akrokentron,' which evolved into the modern English word 'acrocentric.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the position of the centromere in chromosomes, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a chromosome with the centromere located near one end, resulting in one long arm and one very short arm.
In humans, chromosome 13 is acrocentric.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 09:36