mononuclear
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having only one nucleus: In biology and medicine, this term describes a cell that contains a single, distinct nucleus. This is a key structural characteristic that distinguishes certain cell types from others, such as multinucleated cells.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Mononuclear cells, like lymphocytes and monocytes, are crucial components of the immune system.
- The laboratory report indicated a high count of mononuclear leukocytes in the blood sample.
Advanced Usage
- "Mononuclear phagocyte system": A part of the immune system consisting of phagocytic cells (like monocytes and macrophages) that are derived from mononuclear precursor cells.
- Macrophages are a key component of the mononuclear phagocyte system.
Variants and Related Words
- Mononucleate (adj): A less common synonym meaning having a single nucleus.
- The muscle tissue was described as mononucleate.
- Mononuclear cell (n): A specific term for any cell with a single nucleus, often used in hematology.
- The test isolates mononuclear cells from whole blood.
Synonyms
- Uninucleate: Having one nucleus (a more technical synonym).
- Mononucleated: Having one nucleus (an alternative adjectival form).
Antonyms
- Multinuclear / Multinucleate: Having multiple nuclei.
- Binuclear / Binucleate: Having two nuclei.
Adjective
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having only one nucleus
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