amphinucleus
|am-phi-nu-cle-us|
C2
/ˌæm.fɪˈnjuː.kli.əs/
dual-functioning nucleus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphinucleus' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'nucleus' meaning 'kernel' or 'core'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' combined with 'nucleus' in scientific terminology to describe a dual-functioning nucleus.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a nucleus with dual capabilities, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a nucleus that is capable of undergoing both mitosis and meiosis.
The amphinucleus plays a crucial role in the reproductive process of certain organisms.
Last updated: 2025/07/22 06:21