mononuclear

[ mon-uh-noo-klee-er, -nyoo-or, by metathesis, -kyuh-ler ]

adjective

1. Also mono·nucle·ate. Cell Biology. having only one nucleus.
2. Chemistry. (of hydrocarbons) monocyclic.

mononuclear

/ ˌmɒnəʊˈnjuːklɪə /

adjective

1. (of a cell) having only one nucleus
2. See monocyclic
   another word for monocyclic

Pronunciation Note

See nuclear.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mononuclear¹

First recorded in 1885–90; mono- + nuclear

Example Sentences

Large mononuclear leukocytes probably originate in the bone-marrow or spleen.

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The remarkable character of the blood is the high percentage of large mononuclear cells.

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In our cases the mononuclear cells have averaged 66 per cent., which is somewhat high even for infants.

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Sharply to be distinguished from the lymphocytes is the second group: the "large mononuclear leucocytes."

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It is especially important that the mononuclear and the leucocytes associated with them, undergo no increase.

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