nucleopetal

nucleopetal definition - medical

nu·cle·op·e·tal (no͞oˌklē-ŏpˈĭ-tl)

adjective
  1. Moving within the cell body in a direction toward the nucleus.
  2. Moving in a direction toward a nerve nucleus. Used of a nerve impulse.

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