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Noun: cell nucleus  sel n(y)ook-lee-us
  1. A part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
    "The cell nucleus is often called the 'control centre' of the cell";
    - nucleus, karyon

Derived forms: cell nuclei

Type of: cell organ, cell organelle, organelle

Part of: cell

Encyclopedia: Cell nucleus