nucle-

combining form

Definition of NUCLE-

: nucleus <nucleoplasm>

: nucleic acid <nucleoprotein>

nucle- or nucleo-

French nuclé-, nucléo-, from New Latin nucleus

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: nucleus <nucleon> <nucleoplasm>

: nucleic acid <nucleoprotein>

nucle- or nucleo-

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