English Explanatory Dictionary

nucleolus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A conspicuous, rounded body within the nucleus of a cell.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

nucleolus nucleoli

Etymology

From nucle(us) + Latin -olus.

Synonyms

nucleole

Derived words

amphinucleolus endonucleolus nucleolar nucleolic nucleoliform nucleoloid paranucleolus perinucleolus
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