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Vinony

enucleation

noun

  1. The process in which nucleated precursor cells lose their nucleus.
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: From Latin ēnucleātus, perfect passive participle of ēnucleō (“to remove the kernel, stone, etc. from (a fruit, grape)”). Equivalent to enucleate + -ion.

  1. The surgical removal of an intact organ, especially of the eye and of cysts and tumors.
  2. The removal of the nuclear body of a cell.
  3. Explanation.

    “Perhaps this enucleation of Aristotle's theory is enough, without further commentary.”