trinuclear

9.1

A cell or molecule that has three nuclei

adjective
/ˌtraɪˈnjuːklɪər/

Specialized

: trinuclear

A trinuclear white blood cell is rarely found in healthy human samples.

Examples

The trinuclear cell structure is unusual in most animal tissues.
Scientists observed a trinuclear complex in the chemical compound's crystalline form.
The trinuclear cell is unique.
Look at that trinuclear structure!
A trinuclear white blood cell demonstrates an unusual structure not commonly observed in healthy individuals.
In research studies, the trinuclear formation of some plant cells helps scientists understand cellular development.
The presence of trinuclear molecules in the experiment revealed new insights into genetic functions.

Synonyms

trinucleate

vstrinuclear

Specialized

9.9

Having three nuclei

is the same meaning but used especially for molecules as well

trinucleated

vstrinuclear

Specialized

9.9

A cell that has three nuclei

is the same idea but also applies to molecules and similar structures

Antonyms

mononuclear

Specialized

7.5

A cell that has only one nucleus

binuclear

Specialized

9.0

Having two centres called nuclei in one cell or molecule

How Many Nuclei

trinuclear

Specialized

9.1

multinuclear

Specialized

6.8

mononuclear

Specialized

7.5

Surface Forms

trinuclear positive

Morphology

trinuclear = nuclear (transparent) = tri + nuclear

The adjective 'nuclear' (relating to a nucleus) combined with the numeral prefix 'tri-' straightforwardly yields 'having three nuclei'.

Etymology

Trinuclear comes from the parts tri- meaning 'three' and nuclear, from nucleus meaning 'center' or 'core'. Like a tricycle with three wheels, a trinuclear cell or molecule has three centers, so the word means 'having three nuclei'.