English Explanatory Dictionary

kinetochore

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The protein structure in eukaryotes which assembles on the centromere and links the chromosome to microtubule polymers from the mitotic spindle during mitosis.

Pronunciation

/k(ʌ)ɪˈniːtəʊkɔː/ /kəˈnitoʊkɔɹ/

Word forms

kinetochore kinetochores

Etymology

From kineto- + Ancient Greek χῶρος (khôros, “space”).

Derived words

interkinetochore intrakinetochore
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