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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A metacentric chromosome.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to a metacenter. not-comparable
2. 2
   Of a chromosome: having the centromere approximately in the middle, such that the two arms are of similar length. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   having two equal arms because of the median position of the centromere wordnet
2. 2
   of or relating to the metacenter wordnet

Etymology

From meta- + -centric.

Related phrases

metacentric heightmetacentric stability

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