multinuclear
Having multiple nuclei
Multinuclear describes cells or structures containing more than one nucleus.
In biology, certain cell types are naturally multinuclear—skeletal muscle fibers form when cells fuse, retaining multiple nuclei.
In chemistry, multinuclear compounds contain multiple metal atoms bonded together.
The term appears in technical and scientific contexts: multinuclear giant cells, multinuclear NMR spectroscopy.
Bone-resorbing cells
- macrophagesLarge pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- fusionJoining into unity
- cytoplasmGel surrounding the nucleus
- chromatinNuclear protein-wrapped genetic material
hyperplasia · histology · pathology · cytology · trophoblast
Amoeboid organism on decay
- plasmodiumMultinucleate protoplasmic mass
- amoebaShape-shifting single-celled organism
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
- myceliumFungal filament network
Nuclear division producing identical cells
- meiosisGamete-producing cell division
- cytokinesisCytoplasmic division after mitosis
- chromosomesGene-bearing nuclear structures
- DNAHereditary code molecule
cellular · genetics · chromatin · spindle · replication · segregation · anaphase · telophase
Of or like bones
- striatedMarked with parallel grooves
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- contractionReduction in size
- myosinMotor protein enabling contraction
Having many interconnected parts
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- ligandMolecule that binds centrally
- bridgingConnecting separated things
- clusterGathered group nearby
bonding · chelate · catalyst · isomer · spectroscopy · inorganic · transition metal
osteoclasts
Bone-resorbing cells
- macrophagesLarge pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- fusionJoining into unity
- cytoplasmGel surrounding the nucleus
chromatin · hyperplasia · histology · pathology · cytology · trophoblast
slime mold
Amoeboid organism on decay
- plasmodiumMultinucleate protoplasmic mass
- amoebaShape-shifting single-celled organism
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
mitosis
Nuclear division producing identical cells
- meiosisGamete-producing cell division
- cytokinesisCytoplasmic division after mitosis
- chromosomesGene-bearing nuclear structures
DNA · cellular · genetics · chromatin · spindle · replication · segregation · anaphase · telophase
skeletal
Of or like bones
- striatedMarked with parallel grooves
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- contractionReduction in size
myosin · actin · musculature · regeneration
complex
Having many interconnected parts
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- ligandMolecule that binds centrally
- bridgingConnecting separated things
cluster · bonding · chelate · catalyst · isomer · spectroscopy · inorganic · transition metal