nuclear membrane

[ noo-klee-er mem-breyn, nyoo- ]

noun

, Biology.

1. the double membrane surrounding the nucleus within a cell.

nuclear membrane

1. See nuclear envelope

Pronunciation Note

See nuclear ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of nuclear membrane¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

In other words, it's not possible for the mRNA to breach the nuclear membrane and interfere with your DNA in any way.

From Salon

The resulting abnormal protein, called progerin, disrupts the nuclear membrane and is toxic to cells in many tissues.

From Science Magazine

They also tagged this biologic with a cell-penetrating peptide to smuggle it through the blood–brain barrier, into cancer cells and across the nuclear membrane.

From Nature

Activated Protein 3 moves through the nuclear membrane into the cell nucleus where it physically binds to the DNA and activates genes that control cell growth, specialization and survival.

From Scientific American

By using this text messaging system, I get every student to respond even to tough questions like, “What is the difference between an animal and plant cell?” or “What type of cells do not have a nuclear membrane?”

From Forbes