Nuclein
//ˈn(j)u.kli.ɪn// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A phosphorus-rich protein found in the nucleus of a cell, later specifically nucleohistone or nucleoprotamine; also, any similar compound present in the cell nucleus. countable, uncountable
"While delving microscopically through the pus in surgical bandages, Miescher found a substance he didn't recognize and called it nuclein (because it resided in the nuclei of cells)."
Example
More examples"While delving microscopically through the pus in surgical bandages, Miescher found a substance he didn't recognize and called it nuclein (because it resided in the nuclei of cells)."
Etymology
From German Nuclein, corresponding to nucleus + -in.
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