nucleoid

noun

nu·​cle·​oid ˈnü-klē-ˌȯid 

ˈnyü-

: the DNA-containing area of a prokaryotic cell (such as a bacterium)

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

nucleoid

1 of 2 adjective

nu·​cle·​oid ˈn(y)ü-klē-ˌȯid 

: resembling a nucleus

nucleoid

2 of 2 noun

: the DNA-containing area of a prokaryotic cell (as a bacterium)