Meaning of CENTRIOLE

Pronunciation:			'sentree`owl
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  one of two small cylindrical cell organelles composes of 9 triplet microtubules; form the asters during mitosis
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	See Also:		cell organ, organelle
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		A cylinder-shaped organelle composed of microtubules and found in the nucleus of a cell. During nuclear division it forms the spindle, which ensures that the duplicated chromosomes are equally divided between the daughter cells. Resembles a basal body in structure. Centrioles are not found in plant cells.
Glossary
	Definition:		a pair of small bodies found near the nucleus from which the spindle is formed.