nucleolar

/njuːkloʊlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or located in the nucleolus

“The nucleolar organizer regions were studied using a microscope.”

2. noun

a small region of a chromosome where ribosomal RNA genes are found

“The nucleolar region of the chromosome was crucial for cell growth.”

Synonyms

  • nucleolar organizer
  • ribosomal

Antonyms

  • mitochondrial