Centromere

The clear constricted portion of the chromosome at which the chromatids are joined and by which the chromosome is attached to the spindle during cell division.

Year introduced: 1991(1978)

Date introduced: April 29, 1977

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Tree Number(s): A11.284.430.106.279.345.190.160.165, G05.360.160.165

MeSH Unique ID: D002503

Entry Terms:

• Centromeres

Previous Indexing:

• Chromosomes (1966-1977)

See Also:

• DNA, Satellite

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Cells
Cellular Structures
Intracellular Space
Cell Nucleus
Cell Nucleus Structures
Intranuclear Space
Chromosomes
Chromosome Structures
Centromere
Kinetochores

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Genetic Phenomena
Genetic Structures
Chromosome Structures
Centromere
Kinetochores