Cytasters

/sɪˈtæstərz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of cytaster; multiple star-shaped cellular structures formed during cell division.

Etymology

Plural of 'cytaster,' from Greek 'kytos' (cell) + 'aster' (star). Regular English pluralization of the cell biology term.

Kelly Says

Sometimes cells can form multiple cytasters instead of the normal two asters, creating multipolar spindles that can cause chaotic cell division and potentially lead to cancer.

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