n.
A single-celled or multicellular organism whose cells contain a distinct membrane-bound nucleus.
[EU- + Greek karuōtos, having nuts (from karuon, nut).]
eukaryotic eu·kar'y·ot'ic (-ŏt'ĭk) adj.
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