nucleic acid
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~ (biochemistry) any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotide chains that are vital constituents of all living cells
nucleus niger
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~ a layer of deeply pigmented grey matter in the midbrain; associated with the striate body; is involved in metabolic disturbances associated with Parkinson's disease and with Huntington's disease
nucleus
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~ a small group of indispensable persons or things; "five periodicals make up the core of their publishing program"
nucleus
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~ the central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex