Enucleated

/ɪˈnjuː.kli.eɪ.tɪd/ adjective

Definition

Describing something, usually a cell, that has had its nucleus removed or extracted.

Etymology

Past participle of 'enucleate,' following standard English verb patterns. The form became common in cellular biology and cloning research.

Kelly Says

An enucleated egg cell is essentially a biological blank slate—removing the nucleus strips away the genetic instructions, making it the perfect vessel for nuclear transplantation experiments.

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