Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mononucleate
adjective
/ˌmɒnəˈnjuːkleɪt/
Definition
Describing a cell that has a single nucleus.
Examples
- Muscle fibers can be mononucleate or multinucleate depending on their type.
- Mononucleate cells are often involved in immune responses.
Meaning
Mononucleate refers to cells that contain only one nucleus, in contrast to multinucleate cells, which have multiple nuclei. This term is commonly used in biology to describe the cellular structure of certain organisms or cell types.
Synonyms
- Uninucleate
