Nucleus synonyms
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cell (related)
A cell is defined as the smallest unit of an organism with a nucleus.
The usually edible seed inside the hard covering of a nut or fruit stone.
basichromatin
exterior (antonym)
The outside part, parts or surface of something.
heterochromatin
(Cytology) Heterochromatic tightly coiled chromosome material; believed to be genetically inactive
ion (related)
exteriority (antonym)
The state or quality of being exterior or exteriorized
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A rudimentary or beginning stage:
A microscopic organism or agent, especially one that is pathogenic, such as a bacterium or virus.
A tiny crystal or other particle, as one added to a solution or liquid to start crystallization
The definition of a spark is a small burst of fire that comes off of a main fire, a person with a fiery personality, or the small seeds of some intense feeling or emotion.
start (related)
An act of beginning; an initial effort:
atom (related)
The electrons are in the orbitals.
A small swelling on a branch or stem, containing an undeveloped shoot, leaf, or flower. Some species have mixed buds containing two of these structures, or even all three. &diamf3; Terminal buds occur at the end of a stem, twig, or branch. &diamf3; Axillary buds, also known as lateral buds , occur in the axils of leaves (in the upper angle of where the leaf grows from the stem). &diamf3; Accessory buds often occur clustered around terminal buds or above and on either side of axillary buds. Accessory buds are usually smaller than terminal and axillary buds.
comet (related)
A small, frozen mass of water, gas, rocks, and dust revolving around the sun in a parabolic or elliptical orbit: as it nears the sun it vaporizes, forming a coma and, usually, a long tail of ions that points away from the sun
lens nucleus
the central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex
cell nucleus
a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
The central or innermost part:
core group
a small group of indispensable persons or things
karyosome
An aggregation of chromatin in a resting nucleus
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macronucleus
The larger of two nuclei present in ciliate protozoans, which controls nonreproductive functions of the cell, such as metabolism.
meganucleus
The smaller of two nuclei in ciliate protozoans that contains genetic material and functions in reproduction.
A conspicuous, usually spherical, dense body in the nucleus of most cells, consisting of protein and RNA: ribosomes are produced here
cytoplasm (related)
molecule (related)
electron (related)
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particle (related)
pulposus (related)
proton (related)
accumbens (related)
mitochondrion (related)
vesicle (related)
nucleon (related)
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dendrite (related)
neutron-rich (related)
protostar (related)
The definition of gist is the main point.
The fundamental principle on which something is founded; basis
(Place, proper) A small S constellation near the celestial pole, containing the Coalsack; the Southern Cross; the Cross
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A center of activity or interest; a focal point:
A point at which rays of light or other radiation converge or from which they appear to diverge, as after refraction or reflection in an optical system:
A short rod or shaft on which a related part rotates or swings.
essence (related)
A being; especially, a purely spiritual being.
matter (related)
An approximate amount or extent.
center (related)
A group of nerve cells regulating a particular function
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Basic structure or framework
The repository of one's deepest and sincerest feelings and beliefs:
The essence; the core:
An enclosure, now usually a square, canvas-covered area set off by stakes and ropes, in which boxing and wrestling matches are held
outside (antonym)
The utmost limit; the maximum:
Find another word for nucleus. In this page you can discover 54 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for nucleus, like: cell, kernel, basichromatin, exterior, heterochromatin, ion, exteriority, embryo, germ, seed and spark.