Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

enucleate

verb

/ɪˈnjuː.kjʊ.leɪt/

Definition

To remove the nucleus from a cell or to remove a tumor from a tissue.

Examples

The surgeon decided to enucleate the tumor to prevent it from spreading.
In certain biological studies, researchers may enucleate cells to better understand cellular functions.

Meaning

The term enucleate is often used in biological and medical contexts to describe the process of taking out the nucleus of a cell or the excision of a tumor from surrounding tissue without leaving any remnants.