centro-

1. variant of centri-:

   centrosphere.

centro-

combining_form

1. denoting a centre

   centrosome

   centromere

   centroclinal

   centrosphere

   centrist

Word History and Origins

Origin of centro-¹

from Greek kentron centre

Example Sentences

Rignano calls his theory "centro-epigenesis" and is greatly influenced by Weismann.

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The centro-dorsal plate is stated by Thomson to be formed as the uppermost joint of the stem.

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The stalk is functionally replaced by a number of short cirri springing from the centro-dorsal plate.

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The higher impressive central paths are disturbed: centro-sensory dysphasia and aphasia, or word-deafness.

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While the other children cultivate more the centro-motor portion, the sensory, the intellectual, is neglected.

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