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Word: nucleus (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • An initial part or version that will receive additions.
  • chemistry|physics The massive, positively charged central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.
  • cytology A large organelle found in cells which contains genetic material.
  • linguistics The central part of a syllable, most commonly a vowel.
  • neuroanatomy A ganglion, cluster of many neuronal bodies where synapsing occurs.
  • The core, central part (of something), round which others are assembled.

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