Term Name:	outer kinetochore
Synonyms:	condensed chromosome outer kinetochore, condensed nuclear chromosome outer kinetochore, outer kinetochore of condensed chromosome, outer kinetochore of condensed nuclear chromosome, outer kinetochore plate
Definition:	The region of a kinetochore most external to centromeric DNA; this outer region mediates kinetochore-microtubule interactions.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0000940]    QuickGO    AmiGO