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