multinucleate
/ˌmʌltɪˈnuːkliɪt/
adjective
- Having more than one nucleus (the central part of a cell). Used mainly in biology.
- Fungal hyphae are often multinucleate, with many nuclei sharing the same cell wall.
- The scientist examined a multinucleate cell under the microscope.
- Some muscle fibers are multinucleate, which helps them grow and repair.
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