Nuclein

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Any of the substances present in the nucleus of a cell, consisting chiefly of proteins, phosphoric acids, and nucleic acids.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A constituent of the nuclei of all cells, containing protein and nucleic acid. It is a colorless amorphous substance, readily soluble in alkaline fluids and especially characterized by its comparatively large content of phosphorus. It also contains nitrogen and sulphur.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. The phosphorized nitrogenous constituent of cell-nuclei.
    • Word Usage
    "The essential and indispensable element of the nucleus is called nuclein (or caryoplasm); that of the cell body is called plastin (or cytoplasm)."
    Cross Reference
    protein    nucleic acid   
     
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