kinetochore

/k(ʌ)ɪˈniːtəʊkɔː/

kinetochore

English Noun

Definition

The protein structure in eukaryotes which assembles on the centromere and links the chromosome to microtubule polymers from the mitotic spindle during mitosis.

Etymology

From kineto- + Ancient Greek χῶρος (khôros, “space”).