nucleo-

See also: nucleo, núcleo, and nucleó

English

Etymology

Formed from nucleus, from Latin nucleus (“kernel, core”), a diminutive of nux (“nut”).

Prefix

nucleo-

Forming words pertaining to nuclei.

(biochemistry, cytology) Forming words pertaining to the cell nucleus or to nucleic acid.
(physics) Forming words pertaining to atomic nuclei.

Derived terms

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Anagrams

conule, leucon

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