telocentric
|te-lo-cen-tric|
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/ˌtiːloʊˈsɛntrɪk/
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/ˌtiːləʊˈsɛntrɪk/
end-centered
Etymology
Etymology Information
'telocentric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'telos,' meaning 'end,' and 'kentron,' meaning 'center.'
Historical Evolution
'telos' and 'kentron' combined to form the modern English word 'telocentric.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'end-centered,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the centromere located at the very end of the chromosome, resulting in a chromosome with one arm.
In a telocentric chromosome, the centromere is positioned at the terminal end.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 02:46