PsychologyAugust 10, 2026

multinucleated

MUL-ti-NOO-klee-ay-ted

Definition

Having more than one nucleus within a single cell.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Latin 'multus' meaning 'many' and 'nucleus' meaning 'kernel' or 'inner part,' combined with the suffix '-ate' and the past participle '-ed'.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe specific astrocyte states that emerge during the brain repair process, highlighting how these cells change structure to facilitate healing.

Regenerative Astrocytes Repair Brain Damage

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