The specialized, often gelated cytoplasm of the cytocentrum. Contains the centrioles from which the astral fibers (microtubules) extend during mitosis. SYN: astrocele, statosphere. [centro- + G. sphaira, a ball, sphere]
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cen·tro·sphere 'sen-trə-.sfi(ə)r n the differentiated layer of cytoplasm surrounding the centriole within the centrosome
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n.
1. an area of clear cytoplasm seen in dividing cells around the poles of the spindle.
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cen·tro·sphere (senґtro-sfēr) [centro- + sphere] centrosome.Medical dictionary. 2011.