extranuclear

adjective ex·tra·nu·cle·ar \ˌek-strə-ˈnü-klē-ər, -ˈnyü-, ÷-kyə-lər\

Definition of EXTRANUCLEAR

: situated in or affecting the parts of a cell external to the nucleus : cytoplasmic

: situated outside the nucleus of an atom

1887

Medical Dictionary

adjective ex·tra·nu·cle·ar \ˌek-strə-ˈn(y)ü-klē-ər\

: situated in or affecting the parts of a cell external to the nucleus : cytoplasmic

Next Word in the Dictionary: extraocular musclePrevious Word in the Dictionary: extraneus heresAll Words Near: extranuclear

What made you want to look up extranuclear? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears