Term Name: centrosome separation
Synonyms:
Definition: The process in which duplicated centrosome components move away from each other. The centriole pair within each centrosome becomes part of a separate microtubule organizing center that nucleates a radial array of microtubules called an aster. The two asters move to opposite sides of the nucleus to form the two poles of the mitotic spindle.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0051299]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: centrosome cycle
is a type of: cell cycle process
has subtype: mitotic centrosome separation