mononuclear
Americanadjective
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Cell Biology. Also mononucleate. having only one nucleus.
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Chemistry. (of hydrocarbons) monocyclic.
adjective
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(of a cell) having only one nucleus
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another word for monocyclic
Pronunciation
See nuclear.
Etymology
Origin of mononuclear
Example Sentences
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The team sequenced more than 1.25 million peripheral blood mononuclear cells, which are immune cells circulating in the bloodstream, from nearly 1,000 healthy people.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
Because the young mononuclear phagocytes did not appear to cross into the brain, researchers believe they may influence brain health indirectly.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2025
"We did not see that decline in mice receiving young mononuclear phagocytes, and we believe this may be responsible for some of the memory improvements that we observed."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2025
The cells, known as mononuclear phagocytes, normally circulate through the body to clear harmful substances.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2025
A fundamental distinction from the large mononuclear cells lies in the fact that the protoplasm exhibits a more or less numerous neutrophil granulation.
From Histology of the Blood Normal and Pathological by W. Myers
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