astrosphere

astrosphere [as-truh-sfeer] Word Origin noun Biology.

1. the central portion of an aster, in which the centrosome lies.
2. the whole aster exclusive of the centrosome.

Origin of astrosphere First recorded in 1895–1900; astro- + sphere British Dictionary definitions for astrosphere astrosphere noun cytology

1. another name for centrosome
2. Also called: attraction sphere the part of the aster excluding the centrosome

astrosphere in Medicine astrosphere [ăs′trō-sfîr′] n.

1. A set of radiating fibrils extending outward from the centrosome and centrosphere of a dividing cell.aster attraction sphere