astrosphere
[ as-truh-sfeer ]
nounBiology.
the central portion of an aster, in which the centrosome lies.
the whole aster exclusive of the centrosome.
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British Dictionary definitions for astrosphere
astrosphere
/ (ˈæstrəˌsfɪə) /
nouncytology
another name for centrosome
Also called: attraction sphere the part of the aster excluding the centrosome
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