nucleus
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Definitions
noun
a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/nˈuːkliːʌs/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural nucleuses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
a small group of indispensable persons or things
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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