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enucleate

[ē′nü·klē‚āt]

(cell and molecular biology)

To remove the nucleus from a cell.

(medicine)

To remove an organ or a tumor in its entirety, as an eye from its socket.

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embryology

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45) The definition of enucleate is "to deprive of a nucleus.

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Do not enucleate myomas through force, but apply traction and position each fibroid in order to best delineate and present the leading edge between the myoma and the myometrium.

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Once the initial uterine incision is complete, enucleate the fibroid using a combination of traction, countertraction, sharp, and blunt dissection (see VIDEO 2).

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The preferred method of removing these tumors is to open the capsule and enucleate the tumor.