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perinuclear

perinuclear

8.5
Near the nucleus of a cell
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɛrɪˈnjuːklɚ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : perinuclear
  • The perinuclear space is important for the transport of molecules in the cell.

Examples

  • Researchers observed changes in the perinuclear region during the experiment.

  • Certain proteins accumulate in the perinuclear area under stress conditions.

  • The perinuclear region contains essential cellular components.

  • In our study, we focused on the perinuclear space of the cell.

  • The scientist observed the perinuclear region of the cell under a microscope.

  • In the study, researchers focused on the perinuclear area to analyze cell function.

  • The protective structures surrounding the nucleus are referred to as the perinuclear envelope.

Synonyms

paranuclear
vsperinuclear
  • Specialized
9.1

An area near a cell's nucleus that often contains important cell parts

is situated around and surrounding the nucleus rather than merely near it

How Near

nuclear
  • Specialized
104 6.5
paranuclear
  • Specialized
9.1
perinuclear
  • Specialized
8.5
cytoplasmic
  • Specialized
2 7.1
peripheral
27 6.5

Surface Forms

perinuclear positive

Morphology

perinuclear = nuclear (semi-transparent) = peri + nuclear

Formed by the scientific combining form 'peri-' meaning 'around' plus 'nuclear'; the structural relation is regular but the combining form 'peri-' is specialized and may be unfamiliar to average B1 learners.

Etymology

Perinuclear combines the prefix peri- meaning 'around', as in perimeter, with nucleus meaning 'core' or 'center'. So, perinuclear describes something 'located around the nucleus of a cell', which is why scientists use it for the area surrounding a cell's core.