acentric
[ ey-sen-trik ]
/ eɪˈsɛn trɪk /
adjective
not centered; having no center.
Genetics.
of or relating to a chromosome or chromatid that lacks a centromere.
Words nearby acentric
Example sentences from the Web for acentric
If the propulsive action does not pass through the centre of gravity the system again becomes "acentric."
The Theory and Practice of Model Aeroplaning |V. E. Johnson
British Dictionary definitions for acentric
acentric
/ (eɪˈsɛntrɪk) /
adjective
without a centre
not on centre; eccentric
genetics
(of a chromosome or chromosome fragment) lacking a centromere
noun
an acentric chromosome or fragment
Medical definitions for acentric
acentric
[ ā-sĕn′trĭk ]
adj.
Having no center.
Not located in the center.
Of or relating to a chromosome fragment lacking a centromere.