Cell
eukaryotic cell Audio
Subclass of:
Cells
Definitions related to eukaryotic cells:
  • (eukaryote) Organism whose cells have a true nucleus, i.e., one bounded by a nuclear membrane, within which lie the chromosomes, combined with proteins and exhibiting mitosis; also contain many membrane-bound compartments (organelles) in which cellular functions are performed; cells of higher plants and animals, fungi, protozoa, and most algae are eukaryotic.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • A cell with a membrane-bound nucleus.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Cells of the higher organisms, containing a true nucleus bounded by a nuclear membrane.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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