nucleus

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From Latin nucleus (kernel, core), a diminutive of nux (nut).

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[edit] Noun

Singular
nucleus

Plural
nuclei or nucleuses

nucleus (plural nuclei or nucleuses)

  1. The core, central part (of something), round which others are assembled.
  2. An initial part or version that will receive additions.
    This collection will form the nucleus of a new library.
  3. (chemistry, physics) The massive, positively charged central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.
  4. (cytology) A large organelle found in cells which contains genetic material.
  5. (neuroanatomy) A ganglion, cluster of many neuronal bodies where synapsing occurs.

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[edit] Etymology

Latin 'kernel, core', diminutive of nux 'nut'

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nucleus (plural nuclei, diminutive nucleusje)

  1. nucleus, core

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[edit] Latin

[edit] Etymology

A diminutive of nux (nut).

[edit] Noun

nucleus (genitive nuclei); m, second declension

  1. (literally) (small) nut
  2. kernel
  3. (figuratively) core
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