Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
uninucleate
Adjective
/ˌjuː.nɪˈkjuː.leɪt/
Definition
Describing a type of cell that has a single nucleus.
Examples
- Muscle fibers can be uninucleate or multinucleate depending on their function.
- The uninucleate cells of the organism contributed to its overall growth and development.
Meaning
Uninucleate refers to cells that contain only one nucleus, as opposed to multinucleate cells which have multiple nuclei.
Synonyms
- Mononucleate
