nucleoskeleton

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noun

The framework of the cell nucleus, supporting DNA replication, transcription, chromatin remodeling, signaling, and mRNA synthesis, processing and transport.

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Meanings

nounnucleoskeleton (plural nucleoskeletons)

plural nucleoskeletons

  1. biologyThe framework of the cell nucleus, supporting DNA replication, transcription, chromatin remodeling, signaling, and mRNA synthesis, processing and transport.

    Synonyms: NSK

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe framework of the cell nucleus, supporting DNA replication, transcription, chromatin remodeling, signaling, and mRNA synthesis, processing and transport.

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Origin

From nucleo- + skeleton.

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APA

nucleoskeleton. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nucleoskeleton

MLA

“nucleoskeleton.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nucleoskeleton. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nucleoskeleton,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nucleoskeleton.

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