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Nucleus
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nucleo
(biology) the part of a cell that contains most of the genetic information
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Mutations in genes within the nucleus can lead to genetic disorders and diseases, affecting the normal function of cells and tissues.
Le mutazioni nei geni all'interno del nucleo possono portare a disturbi genetici e malattie, influenzando la normale funzione delle cellule e dei tessuti.
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nucleo, cuore
a central or most important group within a larger organization, often responsible for leadership or key decisions
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The company 's nucleus of innovative thinkers helped shape its cutting-edge technology.
Il nucleo di pensatori innovativi dell'azienda ha contribuito a plasmare la sua tecnologia all'avanguardia.
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the dense, positively charged core of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons and containing most of the atom's mass
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Hydrogen has the simplest nucleus, consisting of only one proton.
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a distinct cluster of nerve cells within the brain or spinal cord that performs a specific function
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Each nucleus in the brainstem has a specialized sensory or motor role.
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the dense central region of the eye's lens, surrounded by the softer cortex
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The opacity was limited to the nucleus, sparing the lens periphery.
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nucleo, cuore
the central core of a comet, which is composed of ice, dust, and rocky materials
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The nucleus of Comet Wild 2 was probed by the Stardust mission, which collected samples that offered clues about the origins of our solar system.
Il nucleo della cometa Wild 2 è stato esaminato dalla missione Stardust, che ha raccolto campioni che hanno offerto indizi sulle origini del nostro sistema solare.
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the central sound unit of a syllable, usually formed by a vowel or vowel-like element, around which other sounds cluster
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The nucleus distinguishes syllabic peaks from surrounding consonants.
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