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Telocentric

Definition:

An adjective that refers to the state of having a centromere located near the end of a chromosome.

Sense 1:

As a genetic term:

Example Sentence: The telocentric chromosome arrangement was typical in the species of fruit flies we studied.

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Sense 2:

As a cultural term:

Example Sentence: Telocentric art has gained popularity in local galleries over the past decade.

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