nucleolar

American

[noo-klee-uh-ler, nyoo-, noo-klee-oh-, nyoo-] / nuˈkli ə lər, nyu-, ˌnu kliˈoʊ-, ˌnyu- /

adjective

Cell Biology.

of, relating to, or forming a nucleolus.

Other Word Forms

multinucleolar adjective

Etymology

Origin of nucleolar

First recorded in 1860–65; nucleol(us) + -ar ¹

Example Sentences

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Next, the researchers plan to study nucleolar effects on aging in human stem cells.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

They remained small for most of the yeast's life, but at a nucleolar size threshold, the nucleoli suddenly began to grow quickly and expand to a much larger size.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

Impairment of ribosome production and other nucleolar dysfunctions lie at the heart of cancers, neurodegeneration and developmental disorders.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2024

Delicate methods of staining have shown that the nucleus encloses several round nucleolar corpuscles, and also a reticulum which is attached to its membrane and spreads through its whole substance.

From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste

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