nucleo-

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

   nucleoprotein.

nucleo-

combining_form

1. nucleus or nuclear

   nucleoplasm

2. nucleic acid

   nucleoprotein

Word History and Origins

Origin of nucleo-¹

from Latin nucleus kernel, from nux nut

Example Sentences

The cell is composed of protoplasm which contains a rounded nucleus formed of nucleo-plasma.

From Project Gutenberg

Omne vivum e vivo, omnis cellula e cellula, omnis nucleus e nucleo.

From Project Gutenberg