Term Name:	chromosome, centromeric region
Synonyms:	centromere, centromere complex, chromosome, centric region, chromosome, pericentric region
Definition:	The region of a chromosome that includes the centromeric DNA and associated proteins. In monocentric chromosomes, this region corresponds to a single area of the chromosome, whereas in holocentric chromosomes, it is evenly distributed along the chromosome.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0000775]    QuickGO    AmiGO