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1. (v.t.) enucleate
to deprive (a cell) of the nucleus.
2. enucleate
to remove (a kernel, tumor, eyeball, etc.) from its enveloping cover.
3. enucleate
Archaic. to bring out; disclose; explain.
4. (adj.) enucleate
having no nucleus.
Etymology: (1540–50; < L ēnucleātus, ptp. of ēnucleāre lit., to remove the pit from (fruit) =ē-e - +-nucleāre, der. of nucleus; see nucleus)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) enucleate
remove the nucleus from (a cell)
2. (verb) enucleate
remove (a tumor or eye) from an enveloping sac or cover
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1. (verb) enucleate
to bring or peel out, as a kernel from its enveloping husks its enveloping husks or shell
2. (verb) enucleate
to remove without cutting (as a tumor)
3. (verb) enucleate
to bring to light; to make clear
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