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1. (n.) prokaryote
any one-celled organism that lacks a distinct membrane-bound nucleus and has its genetic material in the form of a continuous strand forming loops or coils: characteristic of monerans.
Etymology: (taken as sing. of NL Prokaryota, earlier Procaryotes (1925); see pro -2, eukaryote)
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1. (noun) prokaryote, procaryote
a unicellular organism having cells lacking membrane-bound nuclei; bacteria are the prime example but also included are blue-green algae and actinomycetes and mycoplasma
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