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nucleo-
- a combining form representing nucleus, nuclear, or nucleic acid in compound words:
nucleoprotein.
nucleo-
combining_form
- nucleus or nuclear
nucleoplasm
- nucleic acid
nucleoprotein
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Word History and Origins
Origin of nucleo-1
from Latin nucleus kernel, from nux nut
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Example Sentences
The cell is composed of protoplasm which contains a rounded nucleus formed of nucleo-plasma.
From Project Gutenberg
Omne vivum e vivo, omnis cellula e cellula, omnis nucleus e nucleo.
From Project Gutenberg
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