noun
nucleolus
noo-KLEE-uh-luhs
Nucleolus (noun) means a small, rounded structure found inside the nucleus of a cell. Example: “Under the microscope, the nucleolus appeared as a dark, dense spot.”
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technical A small, rounded structure found inside the nucleus of a cell.
"Under the microscope, the nucleolus appeared as a dark, dense spot."
"Ribosome parts are assembled within the nucleolus."
"The cell's nucleolus was clearly visible after staining."
How to use nucleolus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nucleolus is a small structure sitting inside a cell's nucleus.
When to use it
This is a technical, scientific term mainly used in biology.
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Common pairings
visible nucleolus
conspicuous nucleolus
stain the nucleolus
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Etymology
The word combines nucleus with the Latin ending -olus, giving a term that essentially means a small nucleus-like body within the cell nucleus.
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What is a nucleolus?
It is a small, rounded body found inside the nucleus of a cell.
What is the plural of nucleolus?
The plural is nucleoli.
Is nucleolus the same as nucleus?
No, the nucleolus is a structure found within the nucleus, not the nucleus itself.
What is the meaning of nucleolus?
"nucleolus" (noun) means a small, rounded structure found inside the nucleus of a cell.
