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Nucleus
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nucleo
(biology) the part of a cell that contains most of the genetic information
Example
The nucleus of a cell contains genetic material in the form of DNA, which regulates cellular activities.
Il nucleo cellulare di una cellula contiene materiale genetico sotto forma di DNA, che regola le attività cellulari.
The nucleus is surrounded by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope, which controls the passage of materials into and out of the nucleus.
Il nucleo cellulare è circondato da una doppia membrana chiamata involucro nucleare, che controlla il passaggio dei materiali dentro e fuori dal nucleo cellulare.
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a central or most important group within a larger organization, often responsible for leadership or key decisions
Example
The nucleus of the team consisted of senior engineers who led the development process.
The political nucleus of the movement pushed for major reforms in the education system.
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nucleo, nucleo atomico
the positively charged dense center of an atom
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nucleo, nucleo neuronale
any histologically identifiable mass of neural cell bodies in the brain or spinal cord
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nucleo, nucleo della lente
the central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex
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nucleo, nucleo cometario
the central core of a comet, which is composed of ice, dust, and rocky materials
Example
The nucleus of Comet Hale-Bopp is believed to be several kilometers in diameter.
Il nucleo cometario della cometa Hale-Bopp si pensa abbia un diametro di diversi chilometri.
The nucleus of a comet contains volatile substances that vaporize when the comet approaches the Sun, creating its characteristic tail.
Il nucleo cometario di una cometa contiene sostanze volatili che si vaporizzano quando la cometa si avvicina al Sole, creando la sua caratteristica coda.
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nucleo, nucleo sillabico
the central and typically sonorous part of a syllable, usually occupied by a vowel or a vowel-like sound
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