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nuclear membrane

 
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–noun Biology.
the double membrane surrounding the nucleus within a cell.
Also called nuclear envelope.

Origin:
1885–90
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nuclear membrane  
n.  The double-layered membrane enclosing the nucleus of a cell. Also called nuclear envelope.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: nuclear membrane
Function: noun
: a double membrane enclosing a cell nucleus and having its outer part continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum called alsokaryotheca
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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nuclear membrane n.
The double-layered membrane enclosing the nucleus of a cell. Also called nuclear envelope.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Science Dictionary
nuclear membrane  
See nuclear envelope.
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