Vocabulary Entry

enucleate

|verb • adjective

verb

To remove the nucleus from a cell or an organ.

Example Sentences

"The surgeon had to enucleate the tumor to prevent any further spread."

"Research involving stem cells often requires scientists to enucleate eggs."

"In botany, scientists occasionally enucleate plant cells to study their behavior."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The enucleate cells were used for further analysis in the lab."

"Enucleate tissues may behave differently compared to those with intact nuclei."

"In certain experiments, enucleate organisms provided crucial insights into cellular function."