Definition of "nucleoli" [nucleoli]

• Plural form of nucleolus. (noun)

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• "Within the nuclear matrix are one or more highly refracting bodies, termed nucleoli, connected with the nuclear membrane by the nuclear filaments."
• "These central masses have been generally termed nucleoli, but they seem clearly to correspond rather with the chromatin bodies of more highly organized nuclei, and will, therefore, be better designated as chromatin-masses."
• "Symptoms included irregularly shaped nuclei and nucleoli, and an increased number of nuclear pores and other changes."