English Explanatory Dictionary

nuclein

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A phosphorus-rich protein found in the nucleus of a cell, later specifically nucleohistone or nucleoprotamine; also, any similar compound present in the cell nucleus.

Pronunciation

/ˈnjuː.klɪ.ɪn/ /ˈn(j)u.kli.ɪn/

Word forms

nuclein nucleins

Etymology

From German Nuclein, corresponding to nucleus + -in.

Related words

nucleic acid protein
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