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nuclei /nu·clei/ (noo´kle-i) [L.] plural of nucleus.

nu·cle·i (n

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Plural of nucleus.

nucleus

[n(y)o̅o̅′klē·əs] pl. nuclei

Etymology: L, nut kernel

1 the central controlling body within a living cell, usually a spheric unit enclosed in a membrane and containing genetic codes for maintaining life systems of the organism and for issuing commands for growth and reproduction.

2 a group of nerve cells of the central nervous system having a common function, such as supporting the sense of hearing or smell.

3 the center of an atom about which electrons rotate.

4 the central element in an organic chemical compound or class of compounds. Formerly called cytoblast. -nuclear, adj.

nuclei [noo´kle-i] (L.)

plural of nucleus.

nuclei

plural of nucleus.

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