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Vinony

nuclein

noun

  1. protein that is rich in phosphorus
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈnjuː.klɪ.ɪn/ / /ˈn(j)u.kli.ɪn/

noun

Etymology: From German Nuclein, corresponding to nucleus + -in.

  1. A phosphorus-rich protein found in the nucleus of a cell, later specifically nucleohistone or nucleoprotamine; also, any similar compound present in the cell nucleus.

    “While delving microscopically through the pus in surgical bandages, Miescher found a substance he didn't recognize and called it nuclein (because it resided in the nuclei of cells).”