nucleolate

/njuːkliˈoʊleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to form or be covered in a nucleus, especially of a cell or an egg

“The biologist observed cells that nucleolated in the presence of a specific enzyme.”

2. noun

a nucleus, especially of a cell or an egg

“The nucleolate structure is crucial in the early stages of cell development.”

Synonyms

  • form a nucleus
  • nucleate

Antonyms

  • denucleate