# centromere

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsɛntɹə(ʊ)mɪə/

## Definitions
1. The central region of a eukaryotic chromosome where the kinetochore is assembled.

## Etymology
Borrowed from German Centromer, corresponding to centro- + -mere (from Ancient Greek μέρος (méros, “part”)).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/centromere