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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A chromosome of this kind.

Adjective

1. 1
   (of a chromosome) having the centromere at one end not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   having the form of a straight rod because the centromere is in a terminal position wordnet

Etymology

From telo- + -centric.

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