TELOCENTRIC TELOCENTRIC: Adjective describing a chromosome with its centromere located at or near the terminal end; derived forms include telocentrics (plural), telocentrically (adverb). Rephrased definition: Telocentric refers to a chromosome where the centromere is positioned at or close to the terminal end; variations include telocentrics for plural and telocentrically for adverbial form.
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Word: TELOCENTRIC
Length: 11 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word TELOCENTRIC can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.