nucleus
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- IPA /ˈnjuː.kli.əs/
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nucleus noun
- The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.
- An initial part or version that will receive additions.“This collection will form the nucleus of a new library.”
- The massive, positively charged central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.
- A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells which contains genetic material.
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cell nucleuscorecore groupnuclidefocusstonecornerstonecadrepitcentreunitairframepolehubkernelcluster
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