anucleate

/ˌænjʊˈleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the nucleus from a cell, especially during the process of oogenesis or spermatogenesis.

“The biologist observed the anucleate cells under the microscope and noted their unusual behavior.”

2. noun

an anucleate cell, especially one that has lost its nucleus during the process of oogenesis or spermatogenesis.

“The anucleate cells were found to have abnormal morphology and were removed from the sample.”

3. adjective

relating to or characterized by the absence of a nucleus in a cell, especially during the process of oogenesis or spermatogenesis.

“The anucleate cells were studied to understand the mechanisms of cellular differentiation.”

Synonyms

  • enucleate
  • nucleate

Antonyms

  • nucleate