Definition of Enucleate

1. Verb. Remove the nucleus from (a cell).

Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Generic synonyms: Remove, Take, Take Away, Withdraw

2. Verb. Remove (a tumor or eye) from an enveloping sac or cover.
Category relationships: Surgery
Generic synonyms: Remove, Take, Take Away, Withdraw
Derivative terms: Enucleation

Definition of Enucleate

1. v. t. To bring or peel out, as a kernel from its enveloping husks its enveloping husks or shell.

Definition of Enucleate

1. [v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES]

Medical Definition of Enucleate

1. 1. To bring or peel out, as a kernel from its enveloping husks its enveloping husks or shell. 2. To remove without cutting (as a tumour). 3. To bring to light; to make clear. Origin: L. Enucleatus, p. P. Of enucleare to enucleate; e out + nucleus kernel. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Enucleate

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Entsi
Entsy
entwine
entwined
entwines
entwining
entwist
entwisted
entwisting
entwists
entypy
ENT man
enucleate (current term)
enucleate (current term)
enucleated
enucleates
enucleating
enucleation
enucleation
enucleations
enuf
Enuki
enumerabilities
enumerability
enumerable
enumerate
enumerated
enumerates

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