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antinuclear


an·ti·nu·cle·ar

adj
\ˌan-tē-ˈnü-klē-ər, ˌan-ˌtī-, -ˈnyü-, ÷-kyə-lər\

Definition of ANTINUCLEAR

1
: opposing the use or production of nuclear power
2
: tending to react with cell nuclei or their components (as DNA) <antinuclear antibodies>

First Known Use of ANTINUCLEAR

1958

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