submetacentric
|sub-me-ta-cen-tric|
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/sʌbˌmɛtəˈsɛntrɪk/
off-center centromere
Etymology
Etymology Information
'submetacentric' originates from the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'below', and 'metacentric', which refers to a chromosome with a centrally located centromere.
Historical Evolution
'submetacentric' was formed by combining 'sub-' with 'metacentric' to describe chromosomes with a slightly off-center centromere.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it described chromosomes with a centromere not exactly in the middle, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a centromere that is off-center, resulting in one chromosome arm being longer than the other.
The submetacentric chromosome was easily identifiable under the microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 06:19