'Enucleate' definitions:

Definition of 'enucleate'

(from WordNet)
verb
Remove the nucleus from (a cell)
verb
Remove (a tumor or eye) from an enveloping sac or cover

Definition of 'Enucleate'

From: GCIDE
  • Enucleate \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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Med.) To remove without cutting (as a tumor). [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To bring to light; to make clear. --Sclater (1654). [1913 Webster]

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