nucleus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- nucleus noun The central, positively charged part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.
Senses
nucleus is used for these senses in English:
- nucleus (chemistry, physics) The massive, positively charged central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.
- nucleus (cytology) A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells which contains genetic material.
- nucleus (neuroanatomy) A ganglion, cluster of many neuronal bodies where synapsing occurs.
nucleus — full definition
- noun The central, positively charged part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.
- noun The core part of something around which everything else is built.
- noun The membrane-bound structure in a cell that holds its genetic material.