nucleoid
English
Etymology
nucleo- + -oid; thus "like a nucleus".
Pronunciation
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- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 307: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GA" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈnjukliˌɔɪd/, /ˈnu-/
Noun
nucleoid (plural nucleoids)
- (microbiology) The irregularly-shaped region within a prokaryote cell where the genetic material is localized
Derived terms
Translations
the irregularly-shaped region within a prokaryote cell where the genetic material is localized