eukaryote

eukaryote definition - medical

eu·kar·y·ote or eu·car·y·ote (yo͞o-kărˈē-ōt, -ē-ət)

noun
A single-celled or multicellular organism whose cells contain a distinct membrane-bound nucleus.

Related Forms:

  • eu·karˌy·otˈic (-ŏtˈĭk) adjective

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