Etymology

nuclein

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

First used 19th c.German Nuclein
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  1. German · derived fromNuclein
  2. English todaynuclein

From German Nuclein, corresponding to nucleus + -in.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. 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.

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