Meaning of 'nucleus'

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Meaning of ‘nucleus’

6 definitions found.

nucleus

noun

the central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex

Synonyms: lens nucleus

noun

a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction

Synonyms: cell nucleus karyon

noun

any histologically identifiable mass of neural cell bodies in the brain or spinal cord

noun

a small group of indispensable persons or things

Synonyms: core

noun

the positively charged dense center of an atom

noun

(astronomy) the center of the head of a comet

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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