nucleo-

American  

1. a combining form representing nucleus, nuclear, or nucleic acid in compound words.

   nucleoprotein.

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nucleo- British  

combining form

1. nucleus or nuclear

   nucleoplasm

2. nucleic acid

   nucleoprotein

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Etymology

Origin of nucleo-

from Latin nucleus kernel, from nux nut

Example Sentences

For fabrication, Clark collaborated with Studio Nucleo in Turin, Italy, an outfit that specializes in large casts of resin.

From Seattle Times

“Siente un gran regocijo de que se hable sobre su presidencia y el periodo posterior a ella”, dijo Paige Alexander, directora ejecutiva de la institución sin fines de lucro Carter Center, que ha sido el núcleo de su trabajo de filantropía las últimas cuatro décadas.

From New York Times

“Telegram isn’t that concerned about monitoring its content like Facebook or Twitter,” said Sérgio Spagnuolo, founder of Núcleo Jornalismo, which analyzes the impact of social media on daily life.

From Washington Post

Las mejores competidoras tratan de protegerse fortaleciendo los hombros, los brazos y los músculos del núcleo en la sala de pesas.

From Los Angeles Times

For investigators — the Nucleo Investigativo Carabinieri of Rome, officers who are part of the same paramilitary corps as the victim — it was a clear-cut case.

From New York Times