adjective
- of, relating to, or located at the centromere of a chromosome
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The centromeric region contains highly repetitive DNA sequences.
- Centromeric heterochromatin plays a crucial role in chromosome segregation.
- Mutations in centromeric proteins can lead to chromosomal instability.
- The centromeric constriction is visible under a microscope during cell division.
- Centromeric markers are often used in genetic mapping studies.