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
"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
To produce youthful versions, researchers used human induced pluripotent stem cells -- adult cells reprogrammed to an early embryonic-like state -- to generate new, young mononuclear phagocytes.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2025
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
The large mononuclear cells often contain vacuoles—"Kurlow cells"—possibly of a parasitic nature.
From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by J. W. H. (John William Henry) Eyre
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