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Word: Polycentric
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 19th century; earliest use found in Harry Marshall Ward (1854–1906). From poly- + -centric
Definition:
Chiefly . Having several or many centres.
Definition:
Of the thallus of fungi of the order Chytridiales: having more than one centre of growth and development.
Definition:
Of a chromosome or chromatid: = multicentric.
Definition:
Characterized by polycentrism.
Word: Polycentric
Speech Type: Noun
Definition:
A multicentric chromosome or chromatid.
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