Main Entry: eu·kary·ote

Variant(s): also eu·cary·ote \(ˈ)yü-ˈkar-ē-ˌōt, -ē-ət\

Function: noun

: any of a domain (Eukarya) or a higher taxonomic group (Eukaryota) above the kingdom that includes organisms composed of one or more cells containing visibly evident nuclei and organelles—compare prokaryote

—eu·kary·ot·ic also eu·cary·ot·ic \-ˌkar-ē-ˈät-ik\ adjective