Term Name:	microtubule organizing center
Synonyms:	microtubule organising centre, MTOC
Definition:	An intracellular structure that can catalyze gamma-tubulin-dependent microtubule nucleation and that can anchor microtubules by interacting with their minus ends, plus ends or sides.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005815]    QuickGO    AmiGO