Definitions

1. verb

to remove the nucleus of a cell, especially in cytology, or to remove the central part of something

“The biologist enucleated the cell to study its structure.”

2. verb

to remove someone’s eyes

“The villain enucleated his enemies to eliminate any witnesses.”

3. verb

to remove the central or essential part of something

“The critics enucleated the movie’s plot, finding it lacking in originality.”

4. noun

the act of removing the nucleus of a cell

“The enucleation of the cells was a crucial step in the experiment.”