Definitions for: Enucleate


[v] medicine:remove from an enveloping sac or cover; as of a tumor or an eye
[v] biology: remove the nucleus from (a cell)



Webster (1913) Definition: E*nu"cle*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enucleated; p.
pr. & vb. n. Enucleating.] [L. enucleatus, p. p. of
enucleare to enucleate; e out + nucleus kernel.]
1. To bring or peel out, as a kernel from its enveloping
husks its enveloping husks or shell.

2. (Med.) To remove without cutting (as a tumor).

3. To bring to light; to make clear. --Sclater (1654).

See Also: remove, take, take away, withdraw

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