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nucleolus: see cell cell, in biology, the unit of structure and function of which all plants and animals are composed. The cell is the smallest unit in the living organism that is capable of integrating the essential life processes. There are many unicellular organisms, e.g. ..... Click the link for more information. . nucleolus [nü′klē·ə·ləs] (cell and molecular biology) A small, spherical body composed principally of protein and located in the metabolic nucleus. Also known as plasmosome. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Amebae were identified by a nucleus containing a large central nucleolus (Figure 1C, inset). To avoid duplication, we counted only follicles in which the nucleolus could be seen. On electron microscopy, the tumor cells contained abundant cytoplasm, irregular nuclei, and a single prominent nucleolus. |
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