单词 | nucleus |
释义 | nucleus/ˈnjuːklɪəs /noun (plural nuclei /ˈnjuːklɪʌɪ/) 1The central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth: the nucleus of a British film-producing industry...
Synonyms core, centre, central part, most important part, heart, nub, hub, middle, midpoint, eye, kernel, focus, focal point, pivot, crux literary navel rare omphalos 1.1 Physics The positively charged central core of an atom, consisting of protons and neutrons and containing nearly all its mass.The harmless radio waves excite protons that form the nuclei of hydrogen atoms in the body....
1.2 Biology A dense organelle present in most eukaryotic cells, typically a single rounded structure bounded by a double membrane, containing the genetic material.Dense granules surrounding the nucleus are probably cytoplasmic organelles....
1.3 Anatomy A discrete mass of grey matter in the central nervous system.Axons travel from the neurons located in nuclei within the brain stem via the cranial nerves without synaptic interruption to the motor end plates on the striated muscle....
1.4 Astronomy The solid part of a comet’s head.Sometimes, the stresses are strong enough to break off chunks of the comet's nucleus....
OriginEarly 18th century: from Latin, literally 'kernel, inner part', diminutive of nux, nuc- 'nut'.
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