nucleate

nucleate definition - medical

nu·cle·ate (no͞oˈklē-ātˌ, -ĭt)

adjective
Nucleated.
verb (-ātˌ)
  1. To form into a nucleus.
  2. To serve or act as a nucleus for.
  3. To provide a nucleus for.
noun
A salt of a nucleic acid.

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