Meanings
nouncell nucleus (plural cell nuclei)
plural cell nuclei
- biologyA large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells; a nucleus.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
Broader
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APA
cell nucleus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cell%20nucleus
MLA
“cell nucleus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cell%20nucleus. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cell nucleus,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cell%20nucleus.
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