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cen·tral [ sen-truhl ]
Definitions related to central:
  • (center) A point or area that is approximately central within some larger region or structure.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Applies to an abnormality that is located close to the median plane or midline of the body or of the referenced structure.
    Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)
    The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2025
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